Operations Technician - Brookhaven, MS

Operations Technician – Brookhaven, Mississippi

We are seeking an expert Operations Technician for its Brookhaven, Mississippi facility which produces Liquid CO2. You will be responsible for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the equipment at the facility. The basic function of this role is to provide vital technical and hands‑on support to continuously improve plant operation, maintenance, mechanical equipment integrity, reliability, costs and on‑stream factor.
Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
401k with 100% vested company core and match
Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
Adoption assistance
Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products)
Supplemental AD&D
Legal Plan coverage
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Many more supplemental benefits available
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 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/GED.
Two years of operations experience in an industrial plant is preferred.
Two-year Associate Degree in a technical field a plus, but not required.
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.
EEO and Disability Accommodations

Air Products is 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 talent@airproducts.com.

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