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Air Products · Brookhaven, MS, USA ·

Pay:
60.000 - 80.000
Job type:
Full Time

Operations Technician
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is 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.

What's In It for You

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)

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/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.

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 communications 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.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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 also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment. 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 talent@.

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