PLANT OPERATOR / OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN Full Time

Plant Operations Job Description


At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine whats possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the worlds most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse, and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

We are seeking a
Plant Operations Technician
within our plant operations team located at our Wilmington, Southern California facility.

The Southern California refinery H2 facilities are located 2-7 miles from each other, and currently consist of two (2) SMR (steam methane reformers) units and associated equipment within the growing Los Angeles area H2 pipeline franchise and two standalone SMRs.


Reimagine Whats Possible



Plant Operations Tech Roles

and Responsibilities:


The Operations Tech will be responsible for controlling and monitoring the processes to produce hydrogen, which includes operating and controlling the following:

Day to Day control and monitoring the processes to produce hydrogen, which includes operating and controlling the following:
Furnaces
Compressors
DCS monitoring systems
Rotating Equipment
Catalyst Reactors
Water Treatment Systems (Boiler and Cooling Water Systems)
Pneumatically Operated and Manual Valves
Pressure Swing Adsorption skid
Troubleshoot, respond to operating conditions, respond to customer order rates, and process optimization
Complete operator rounds, execute minor preventative maintenance, and support mechanical and instrumentation maintenance and projects
Permit work in the field and monitor contract partners
Participate in Process Safety and Personnel Safety programs and implement site policies and regulations.


Required Skills / Abilities:

A strong commitment to safety, working as a team, and operational excellence
A self-starter with a strong work ethic
Education and Licensing Requirements:


Applicants must have a HS diploma or equivalent.
2-years experience in a manufacturing or production environment with chemical processing or petrochemical preferred
An associates degree in Process Technology or Engineering is advantageous and may be considered in lieu of experience

Work Hours & Benefits:


Able to work 12hr rotating shift schedule to support the 24/7 operation of the units

We are the worlds largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.


We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans/401(k), and sick time. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

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.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at (e-mail removed) General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather youll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Entry level pay: $44.50 (8 hour shift)PLUS overtime and bonus.
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.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at (e-mail removed) General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather youll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist Full-Time

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