49030BRReq No.:49030BRJob 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
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has openings for entry level and experienced Operations Technicians at its two Martinez, CA facility.
The Martinez HYCO, hydrogen manufacturing facilities are located on two refineries in Martinez. The facilities consist of four (4) SMR (steam methane reformers) units and associated equipment supporting two refinery customers.
The Operations Technician will be responsible for:
Day to Day control and monitoring the processes to produce hydrogen, which includes operating and controlling the following:
Furnaces
Compressors
DCS monitoring systems
Rotating Equipment
Catalyst Reactors
Water Treatment Systems (Boiler and Cooling Water Systems)
Pneumatically Operated and Manual Valves
Pressure Swing Adsorption skid
Troubleshoot, respond to operating conditions, respond to customer order rates, and process optimization
Complete operator rounds, execute minor preventative maintenance, and support mechanical and instrumentation maintenance and projects
Permit work in the field and monitor contract partners
Participate in Process Safety and Personnel Safety programs and implement site policies and regulations.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a HS diploma or equivalent.
2-years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment with chemical processing or petrochemical preferred
An associates degree in Process Technology or Engineering is advantageous and may be considered in lieu of experience
A strong commitment to safety, working as a team, and operational excellence
A self-starter with a strong work ethic
Able to work 12hr rotating shift schedule to support the 24/7 operation of the units
We encourage military candidates with a technical background monitoring and/or maintaining equipment.
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.
This is a safety sensitive position. 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 (http://www.airproducts.com/) .
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.
Entry level pay: $47.95 (8 hour shift) PLUS overtime and bonus
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 [email protected]. 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 SpecialistJob Title:Operations Technician / Plant OperatorEmployment Status:Full TimeLocation:US-CA-MartinezCountry:United StatesRegion:North AmericaOrganization:Global Industrial GasesBusiness Sector / Division:Industrial Gases Americas