Plant Operator Job at Air Products

Air Products La Porte, TX 77571

US-TX-La Porte

Job Description and Qualifications

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s 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.


Reimagine What’s Possible


Do you enjoy working in a plant environment? Are you a hands-on, safety-minded person who enjoys solving problems?

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an IMMEDIATE opening for a Loader/Operator at our La Porte, TX LHY unit.

Our liquid hydrogen unit was commissioned in 2021 to better serve our existing customers and expand our capacity to meet the needs of new customers. The Air Products La Porte site also has an ASU and HyCO facility.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for but not limited to the following activities:
  • Follow Site Work Instruction Manual and Job Safety Analysis procedures
  • Maintain an electronic logbook of LHY unit operational activities
  • Solving plant process upsets using various indicators and DCS trends in conjunction with console operator
  • Calibrate/Operate multiple analyzers
  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks
  • Maintain online training program requirements
  • Issue safety work permits and perform lock out / tag out of various process equipment
  • Fill trailers
  • Inspect all work areas on a continuous basis for any mechanical problems, safety hazards and unusual operation conditions. Keep work and supply areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition
  • Ensure that all plant safety, environmental and quality procedures are followed
  • Attend and contribute to monthly safety meetings
  • Perform troubleshooting on equipment
  • Assist in reviewing and updating operating procedures as required
  • Operate unit equipment via DCS

Physical Requirements must be able to:

  • Climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs
  • Meet call-in/on call requirements as needed
  • Elevated work required
  • Work in all weather conditions

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Process Technology certificate or degree a plus
  • Basic computer proficiency and software knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Previous operations work history and/or military experience
  • Electrical, instrument or mechanical maintenance experience a plus
  • Ability to read/understand piping and instrumentation drawings a plus
  • Experience with personal computers and/or DCS systems
  • Able to work shifts rotating from days to nights.
  • Willing to work holidays and weekends
  • Desire and ability to work in a team environment
  • Valid and clean driver’s license


Qualified candidates with strong mechanical proficiency and/or military or technical background with plant process experience are encouraged to apply.

We are the world’s 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, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and 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 talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.


Req No.

44356BR

Employment Status

Full Time

Organization

Global Industrial Gases

Business Sector / Division

Industrial Gases Americas

Region

North America

Country

United States



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