Production Technician

R10096032 Production Technician (Open) Location St. James, LA - ASU Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Air Liquide is hiring for Production Technician in St. James, LA. We are looking for you! Comprehensive Family Benefits : Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment. Job Responsibilities: Day-to-day safe and reliable operation of the air separation unit Operational checks of equipment, monitoring performance, making and logging equipment rounds, safety and other equipment inspections as assigned, monitoring and permitting maintenance work, equipment isolation, preventative maintenance as assigned, troubleshooting operating issues, reporting process and equipment deviations, log entry, manual control of equipment, and writing and following procedures Participate in the Life Critical Safety program Support and comply with all safety, health, and environmental procedures as defined by site and corporate personnel. Support and comply with all process safety management practices and operate within the established quality systems, reporting any deficiency Make suggestions to improve plant safety, efficiency and quality. Operate the ASU plant in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner. Ability to communicate with customer to coordinate feed and product delivery activities. Develop equipment purging and isolation plans as required Prepare equipment for maintenance activities in a safe manner Enter work orders into CMMS as require Display proper attitudes and work ethics and have the ability to follow directions Provide on call assistance or work additional shifts when required. Actively participate in training programs Develop or revise operating procedures as appropriate Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager ____________________ Are you a MATCH? Requirements: High school diploma or GED required 4+ years of technical training and/or operations experience Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts Ability to use computers with knowledge of MS Office/Google software Ability to work in a team environment Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customers Knowledge and understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment, and piping systems. Demonstrated self motivated attitude Physical Requirements: Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, FRC clothing Has full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs Ability to climb and ascend vertical ladders as required Ability to enter and work in confined spaces Ability to wear a respirator Preferred Qualifications: 2 year associates degree in a technical field or technical training Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.