Production Technician

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.

* Start up and operate two ultra high purity nitrogen plants (air separation units).
* Make adjustments to plant operations using process control systems to meet changing production demands.
* Work as part of an onsite team to complete operational and maintenance tasks.
* Must respond to plant alarms on nights and weekends when on call.
* Perform daily rounds and readings.
* Calibrate onsite gas analyzers.
* Manage cryogenic tank inventories and supply to customers.
* Complete preventative maintenance work orders per published PM schedule.
* Perform maintenance activities on compressors, piping systems, cooling water systems and facilities.
* Perform troubleshooting on cryogenic gas systems.
* Ability to read and understand process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
* Adhere to all HSE standards and maintain a high standard of safety.

* 1+ years of related operations experience
* Ability to use computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google software
* Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self motivated attitude
* Must be punctual and reliable
* Demonstrate a positive and safety-first attitude
* Good verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customers
* Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of working with operator interface consoles (plant HMIs)
* Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (OSHA/EPA regulations, state/local regulations)
* Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work
* Must be part of on-call schedule
* Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate
* Ability to work 12-hour shifts during nights, weekends and possibly holidays and provide vacation coverage in order to meet shift and on-call requirements

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.

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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.