Operations Technician/Plant Operator

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Do you have a passion for Operations?

Air Products is seeking an experienced Operations Technician/Plant Operator for our new Gulf Coast Ammonia facility located in Texas City, TX. This facility is the world's largest single train ammonia (NH3) plant and consists of a Steam Methane Reformer (SMR), Air Separation Plant (ASU), Ammonia Plant, connection to the world's largest Hydrogen (H2) pipeline, and associated utilities.

The production facility produces ammonia and is owned by both 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 and be involved in start-up and operating phases of a world-scale project. The operations technician role is an on-shift position, supporting the shift operations team through operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the equipment and facility.

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

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
• Annual bonuses
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks for both parents)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health savings accounts (HSAs)
• 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

• A strong operations proficiency.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to Operational Excellence with a focus on reliable operation.
• 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.

This role will be responsible for controlling and monitoring the processes that produce hydrogen, nitrogen, and ammonia (e.g., utility systems, compressors, rotating equipment, and DCS operation). You will be expected to maintain water chemistry, perform daily operational tasks, and perform 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 daily for the ASU, SMR and NH3 plants based on overall system status, request rate, maintenance activities etc.
• Call out process, safety, or other issues to the appropriate parties per protocol.
• Follow 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 implement 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 the Hazwoper Technician.
• Have a detailed understanding of facility interactions and transitions between all units during upsets.
• Assist in the implementation of Best Practices.
• Comply with the sites internal programs including the MAS Team, Zero Leak Program, IRR Program, Hearing Conservation Program, Hazwoper and Respirator Program.
• Maintain an error-free execution. Pay very close attention to details and perform 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
• Capable of leading the Mobile Ammonia Suppression Team to manage a leak.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Certificate in process technology or maintenance field (preferred but not required).
• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in manufacturing, production, processing, or chemicals. Petrochemical environment preferred but not required.
• Previous pipeline controller experience (preferred but not required).
• Availability and willingness to work in a 12-hr shift rotation to include nights, weekends, and holidays, be on-call 24/7 and work overtime.

• This is a full-time, direct hire, hourly position based on-site in an industrial plant facility in Texas City, TX.
• No travel requirements.
• Shifts are rotating 12 hrs shifts (4 4 6) and will overlap with nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 24/7 on-call requirement.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed. Overtime pay eligibility.

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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 and retirement plans. 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.

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