Operations Technician/ Plant Operator

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

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Do you have a passion for Operations?

Air Products is seeking an experienced Operations Technician / Plant Operator for our Gulf Coast Ammonia facility located in Texas City and consists of a Steam Methane Reformer, Air Separation Plant, Ammonia Plant, and associated utilities, supplying Ammonia to the customer.

The production facility is owned by Air Products and Gulf Coast Ammonia, with Air Products being the operator.  The facility operates and requires support on a 24/7 basis.

You will be responsible for supporting the development of facility operating, safety, emergency, communication, and work process procedures. You will also be responsible for supporting the site's mission of achieving operational excellence through operational discipline. The operations technician role is a rotating on-shift position, supporting the shift operations team through operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the equipment and facility.

If this sounds like you, come grow with us as we continue to build a sustainable tomorrow together! 

What's In It for You:  

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance available day 1 of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions  
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time  
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance  
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare) 
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance (AD&D), supplemental AD&D 
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) 

This is a safety sensitive position.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• A strong operations aptitude.

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to Operational Excellence with a focus on reliable operation and operational discipline.
• Must be a self-starter with a positive attitude and willing to work in a team environment.
• Good computer skills to facilitate and operate SAP and Microsoft Office applications.

• Proven commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Key Job Responsibilities: 

This role will be responsible for controlling and monitoring the processes that produce hydrogen, nitrogen, and/or ammonia (e.g., utility systems, compressors, rotating equipment, and DCS operation). You will be expected to maintain water chemistry, perform daily operational tasks, and preventative maintenance as required.

• Work directly with the SMR, ASU and NH3 loop operations site supervisors as well as the shift team lead, pipeline department, and Customer Service Center (CSC) to monitor the operation of the facility, as well as the site utilities.
• Adhere to operating, communication and decision-making protocols to address real time supply / demand balance changes.
• Support operation priorities on a daily basis for the ASU, SMR and NH3 plants based on overall system status, request rate, maintenance activities etc.
• Escalate process, safety, or other issues to the appropriate parties per protocol.
• Comply with the requirements outlined in the operator progression guide.
• Ensure training for oneself is up to date, including but not limited to, worker safety policies, facility processes, operating procedures, troubleshooting and operational discipline.
• Understand, support, and execute as required the Emergency Response Plan for both site and areas where the APCI operated pipelines run.
• Participate in emergency drills within the facility to maintain and reinforce response skills and knowledge of the site emergency response plan.
• Assist in the investigation of injuries, environmental excursions or releases, cost of non-conformance and Near-Miss incidents.
• Know, comply, and enforce safe work procedures and operational discipline practices to the operations team and contractors.
• Detailed understanding of all facility Environmental Permits and the ability to escalate an environmental incident.
• Act as a HAZMAT Technician on an emergency basis for the management of leaks or spills.
• Have a detailed understanding of facility interactions and transitions between all units during upsets.
• Assist in the implementation of Best Practices.

• Comply with the site's internal programs including the Zero Leak Program, IRR Program, Hearing Conservation Program, HAZMAT Technician, and Respirator Program.
• Maintain error-free execution. Pay very close attention to details and execute work to the highest possible standard. Apply a Continuous Improvement philosophy to daily work.
• Provide technical and hands-on support as required during shutdowns.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise for the production units.
• Demonstrate competency with Safety Work Permits and Hot Work Safety Permits

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Elevated work required.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Must be able to wear self-contained and air purifying respiratory protection. 
• Must be clean shaven.
• Must be willing to work at a tobacco-free facility.
• Must pass an OSHA approved ERT Physical.

Minimum Hiring Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certificate in process technology or maintenance field (preferred but not required.)
• 3-5 years of work experience in a manufacturing, production, processing, or chemical, petrochemical environment is required.

• Previous pipeline controller experience (preferred but not required.)

• Availability to work in a 12-hr shift rotation to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.
• Must be willing to be on call.

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Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.  

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