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.

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

Air Products has an immediate opportunity for a Plant Operator at our production facility in Convent, Louisiana. As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and processes associated with the production of liquid and gaseous nitrogen, oxygen, and argon. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who is comfortable working independently, troubleshooting equipment, and contributing to a safety-focused team.

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 (day 1 of employment) 
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match  
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time  
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks) 
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit 
• Adoption assistance  
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare) 
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D 
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage  
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) 
• Many more supplemental benefits available 

• Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

• Be available to work unscheduled days as operational needs demand.

• Participate in 24-hour on-call coverage on a rotating basis.

• →Operate and monitor plant equipment and processes to support the safe and reliable production of industrial gases.
• →Actively participate in site safety programs and share responsibility for the facility's overall safety performance.
• →Monitor plant conditions, identify operational issues, and troubleshoot process and equipment problems.
• →Assist with mechanical equipment repairs, instrument calibration, and electrical troubleshooting.
• →Follow established operating procedures and support updates that improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of plant operations.
• →Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for production equipment and systems.
• →Oversee trailer loading operations and provide training and guidance to loading personnel.
• →Maintain accurate operating records and effectively communicate plant conditions, issues, and activities.
• →Support other Air Products facilities in the area as needed.
• →Work independently while collaborating effectively with operations, maintenance, and technical teams.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Plant/process operations experience and/or a Process Technology degree or certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively prioritize responsibilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office applications.

• Climb ladders and stairs and work at elevated locations.
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Work in environments that may include high noise levels and varying weather or operating conditions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and perform work safely in an industrial plant environment.
• Meet the physical and call-in requirements associated with a 24/7 operating facility.

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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.  

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.  

• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, chemical, refining, or process plant environment.
• Mechanical, instrumentation, and/or electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Military experience involving operations, mechanical systems, instrumentation, electrical systems, or related technical disciplines.
• Ability to adapt to changing plant conditions and operational priorities.

• Collaborative, positive attitude and flexibility to meet broader site and business needs.