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Reimagine What’s Possible
Air Products and Chemicals Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for an Operation Technician at our Galt, California facility.
This role the candidate will be responsible for operating, maintaining and fixing processes and equipment in a facility producing and shipping various industrial gases. Responsibilities include working within procedure-based systems to ensure ES&H compliance, quality assurance, reliability, and cost control.
You must be self-motivated, safety conscious, a good communicator and possess good organization, operating and mechanical skills.
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
- 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:
- Safety performance, Basic Safety Process compliance and process safety management.
- Support of all aspects of the day-to-day operation, including solving plant process problems, directly supervising daily plant activities and driving plant projects.
- Troubleshooting plant process or mechanical problems, coordinating maintenance activities, driving plant efficiency and plant projects.
- 24/7 on-call responsibilities for response to plant alarms and shutdowns.
- Identifying maintenance concerns, developing and implementing corrective/preventive measures while working within planned maintenance budgets.
- Working with the Galt Operations Team in covering vacation and outage support to all associated facilities within the Galt Site Manager’s areas of responsibility.
- Perform and maintain all administrative responsibilities for the sites.
- Working with support resources to achieve efficiency targets in all areas.
- Identifying maintenance concerns, then developing and implementing corrective / preventative measures.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certificate in process technology or maintenance field (preferred) or 2 years minimum in a manufacturing/production, processing or chemical/ petrochemical environment a plus.
- Participants in Skills USA are encouraged to apply.
- Strong instrument, electrical and or mechanical proficiency is desired.
- Shown dedication to safety and continuous improvement
- Must be a self-starter and willing to work alone or as part of a team.
- Military training in a technical field
- Shown success in EH&S and Quality
- Confirmed experience in complex plant operations, skilled in troubleshooting
- Knowledge of generated gas or air separation processes a plus (training provided)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficient in computer applications
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.
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $44.28 to $48.48 per hour.
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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
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@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.
