OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN / PLANT OPERATOR
Company: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Location: Glenmont
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
41312BRReq No.:41312BRJob Description and Qualifications:Air
Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer
of industrial gases, is seeking an experienced Operations
Technician for its Glenmont, NY facility. The Glenmont, NY
facility, located just outside Albany, consists of an Air
Separation Plant with two Nitrogen Liquefiers supplying liquid
nitrogen, oxygen, and argon to customers throughout the Northeast
area. The production facility is owned by a Joint Venture between
Air Products and Messer, with Air Products being the operator.
Operators at this facility also support other local Air Products
facilities in the New England region including but not limited to
the Marlborough BHY transfill and the NE Generated Gases. There is
a large distribution terminal and vehicle garage on-site,
maintaining our fleet of tractors and trailers. Our businesses
operate and require support on a 24/7 basis. The Glenmont site
includes commercial drivers, plant operators, vehicle mechanics and
support staff producing and delivering product to 500+ customers.
Position will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and
troubleshooting the equipment and facility. The basic function of
this role is to provide necessary technical and hands- on support
to continuously improve plant operation, maintenance, mechanical
equipment integrity, reliability, cost, and on-stream factor.
Technicians will be responsible for plant maintenance and plant
operations on a regular basis as identified by the shift schedule.
Responsibilities include:
- Participate in the basic safety process as a key member of the
Site Safety committee and sharing responsibility for the sites
overall safety performance.
- Provide day-to-day operation of the plant to support the plant
on-stream, production and reliability targets.
- Provide hands on support as required to resolve
Instrument/Electrical/Mechanical/Operational field problems as they
occur.
- Interact with staff personnel to maintain operation of plant;
assist in plant equipment mechanical repairs, instrument
calibrations and electrical troubleshooting.
- Develop maintenance procedures for maintenance tasks.
- Investigate equipment failures, determine root cause of
failure, and recommend appropriate solutions to reduce reoccurrence
of/or eliminate cause of failure.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and periodic review
of preventative/predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned
shutdowns and improve overall plant on-stream capability.
- Maintain an error-free execution. Pay very close attention to
details and implement work to the highest possible standard. Apply
a Continuous Improvement philosophy to daily work.
- Participate in the planning and execution of minor and major
shutdowns. Provide technical and hands- on support as required
during shutdowns.
- Provide troubleshooting expertise for the production
units.
- Follow Operating procedures.
- Promote safety rules and regulations. Qualifications/
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Certificate in process technology or maintenance field
(preferred) or 3 years minimum in a manufacturing/production,
processing or chemical/ petrochemical environment. Participants in
Skills USA are encouraged to apply.
- Strong instrument and electrical proficiency is desired.
- Validated commitment to safety and continuous improvement
- Position may require weekends and on-call responsibilities on a
rotating basis.
- Must be a self starter and willing to work alone.
- Candidates with a background in plant/refinery instrumentation
and electrical systems is strongly preferred. Physical
Requirements:
- Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of
50 lbs.
- Be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.
- Elevated work required. Military candidates and veterans are
encouraged to apply! This position would be best suited for a
Machinist Mate or Nuclear Trained individuals with specific focus
on monitoring and maintaining propulsion systems, nuclear power or
aircraft maintenance. Technical or vocational grads with a
maintenance background or an AS degree, are encouraged to apply.
Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid
holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and
retirement plans. We thank all applicants in advance for their
interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered
for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will
be contacted. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com. Air
Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified
applicants 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. Job
Title:OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN / PLANT OPERATOREmployment Status:Full
TimeLocation:US-NY-GlenmontCountry:United StatesRegion:North
AmericaOrganization:Global Industrial GasesBusiness Sector /
Division:Industrial Gases Americas
Keywords: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Albany , OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN / PLANT OPERATOR, Professions , Glenmont, New York
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