Production Technician

R10103981 Production Technician (Open)

Location

Norco, LA - ASU

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.

At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is hiring for a Production Technician in Norco, LA!

We are looking for you!

• Work Schedule - Dupont Schedule
• Referral Bonus
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after day 1 of employment

Recruiter: Jacob ([email protected]) Phone: 980-445-9764 Call or Text

The Production Technician will be responsible for operations of start-up and shut-down Air Separation Unit, Nitrogen Generators and High Purity Oxygen compressors. The technician will also carry out daily needs for safe work permits and lockout tagout request.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Perform all work in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety Training skills and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation and IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures
• Instill safety in others by being safety minded; models good safety practices.
• Work safely in all situations
• Identify potential maintenance needs; enter them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo)
• Perform all work in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety Training skills and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation and IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc.
• Ensure contractors, visitors, co-workers and others comply with company safety policies/procedures. Issues safe work permit documentation and performs lock-out tag-out of equipment
• Acquire knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment
• Exhibit instrumentation and mechanical aptitude
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P&IDs, electrical schematics; perform basic math operations
• Keep accurate records and be diligent in documentation and record retention policies and procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of control board and operator interface computer consoles
• Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, operations PM's
• Maintain and expect high housekeeping and organizational standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management
• All other duties based on business needs

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Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Associates degree preferred
• 2+ years of technical training or operations experience
• Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate
• Ability to work nights, weekends and possibly holidays in order to meet shift and on-call requirements
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations, state/local regulations)
• Knowledge in the proper methods of locking out and isolating equipment
• Ability to use computers-knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self motivated attitude
• Good verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customers
• Qualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferred
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship. 

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.