Operations Technician

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible
We are seeking a Operations Technician at our Port Arthur, TX facility. The Port Arthur facility includes two Steam Methane Reformers (SMRs) with integrated gas turbine generators, as well as CO₂ capture systems at both SMRs, supporting enhanced oil recovery.

The site is connected to an existing hydrogen pipeline system that spans from New Orleans to the Houston Ship Channel, supplying hydrogen to an integrated network serving customers across the Gulf Coast.

As an operator, you are responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment within the facility. The primary function of this role is to provide technical, hands‑on support to continuously improve plant operations, maintenance, mechanical equipment integrity, reliability, cost efficiency, and overall on‑stream performance.

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

Participate in core safety processes as an active member of the Site Safety Committee, sharing responsibility for overall site safety performance

Support day‑to‑day plant operations to meet on‑stream, production, and reliability targets

Investigate equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence or eliminate issues

Maintain error‑free execution by paying close attention to detail and completing work to the highest standard; apply a continuous improvement mindset

Assist in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns, providing technical, hands‑on support as needed

Provide troubleshooting expertise for production units

Follow established operating procedures

Promote and adhere to all safety rules and regulations

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Certificate in process technology or a maintenance‑related field (preferred), or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, processing, or chemical/petrochemical environment; candidates with SkillsUSA participation are encouraged to apply

Students with a background in Industrial Systems, Electromechanical Technology, Process Technology, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation Technology are encouraged to apply.

Strong mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical proficiency preferred

Experience with pumps, mechanical seals, vessels, exchangers, gear drives, compressors, rotating equipment, and/or electrical/instrumentation systems is a plus

Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Willingness to work weekends and participate in an on‑call rotation as needed

Self‑starter with the ability to work independently

Experience with plant/refinery instrumentation and electrical systems strongly preferred

Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office

This is a safety‑sensitive position

Work Hours

Must be willing to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, weekends, and participate in a 24‑hour on‑call rotation

Must be a self‑starter and able to work independently on nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Must be able to meet call‑in requirements as needed

Must be comfortable working at elevated heights

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 foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world‑leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

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@airproducts.com. 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 Specialist.

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