Day Production Technician

Location

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.

• Leads on-the-job training and mentoring efforts of facility personnel

• Support technician training qualification record keeping

• Review training system content with AL corporate training and align with LI NAM facilities

• Recommends technician progression based on competency assessments

• Follows all Food Safety, FDA, and cGMP policies in operating practices

• Leads verification of Batch Production Log Reports

• Demonstrates identified skill sets in daily operational duties

• Operations and plant startup assistance/coverage

• Instills safety in others by being safety minded; models good safety practices

• Plant inspections are part of a day technician's daily routine to identify corrective / preventative actions

• Participate / coordinate in maintenance job walkdowns with other disciplines and service providers

• Participates in the planning of operational/routine maintenance tasks within the facility work group without interruption of customer product deliveries

• Leads open communication amongst all facility technicians in relation to best practices, operational/facility needs, safety issues/concerns, conflicts of interest between shifts/other departments, sharing operational knowledge/expertise

• Communicate relevant topics as identified by plant management, to all shift technicians. This includes topics such as safety, human relations, training, technical information, etc.

• Assists/works closely with the Operations or Plant Manager around the daily facility requirements and needs

• Assist, train or participate with the loading of operational (corrective) maintenance work orders in MAXIMO

• Play a leading role in preparations for facility Turnaround planning, preparation and safe execution

• Conducts acceptance PSSR reviews with operations and maintenance

• Keeps accurate records; diligent in documentation, record retention policies/procedures

• Studying/maintaining site-specific standard operating procedures, P&IDs, PFDs, all other technical documentation as relates to operational/equipment processes

• Escorting on-site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors throughout the facility as needed; ensures their compliance with national safety policies/procedures

• Participation in facility safety meetings, inspections and audits

• Do daily spot checks on lock out tag outs as well as on the permit to work system

• Operate Truck Auto-Loading System (TAS) as necessary

• Follows policies/procedures on proper notification for vacation scheduling, floating holidays, personal days off

• All other duties based on business needs

• On-call availability required (OPTIONAL - if not needed, please delete)

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 2 year Associates Degree in a technical field or technical training preferred

• 6+ years of related industrial operations experience

• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts, as needed for coverage

• Overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, company safety policies/procedures Performs all work in compliance with standard operating/maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety skills, Safe Start and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation, IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc

• Knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes/equipment

• Exhibits understanding of governmental regulations including Food Safety, FDA, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and environmental permitting/compliance, loading /quality assurance, basic electricity, national/local operating procedures, CMMS, maintenance management process, all HSE issues associated with the facility Exhibits mechanical ability

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing

• Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces

• Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods

• Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work

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

Our Differences make our Performance

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.