Operations Technician

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) is seeking an expert Operations Technician for its Brookhaven, Mississippi facility which produces Liquid CO2. The role involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment to continuously improve plant operations, maintenance, mechanical equipment integrity, reliability, costs, and on-stream factor.

Responsibilities

Participation in the Basic Safety Process as a key member of the Site Safety committee and sharing responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance.

Controlling and supervising the process to produce Liquid CO2 for shipment to the customers.

Providing hands on support or assisting in plant equipment mechanical repairs, instrument calibrations and electrical troubleshooting as required.

Investigating equipment failures, resolving root causes of failures, and recommending appropriate solutions to reduce reoccurrence of or eliminating causes of failures.

Working with the source supplier to assure plant on-stream and reliability.

Supervise trailer loading operations.

Following Operating procedures and Global Safety Standards.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Two years of operations experience in an industrial plant is preferred.

Two year Associate Degree in a technical field is a plus, but not required.

This is a safety‑sensitive position.

Military experience is a plus.

Strong mechanical proficiency required.

Must be willing to take 24 hour on‑call responsibilities.

Must be a self‑starter and willing to work alone.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Teammate that is flexible and has a positive demeanor.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift up to 50 lbs.

Will be exposed to a high noise environment.

Be able to meet call‑in requirements as needed.

Elevated work required.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment.

401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions.

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

Paid parental leave.

Adoption assistance.

Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare).

Health Savings Account.

Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

Reasonable Accommodation
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.

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