Production Technician

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At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.

We are looking for you!

• Pay: $30 per hour

• Bonus: 4% Annual

• Travel: 0 - 10% for training

• Work Schedule: 12 hour rotating schedule, AMG on call as required

Recruiter:Nardia Francis - Email: nardia.francis@airliquide.com

This position has responsibility for the safe, reliable, efficient operation and maintenance of Airgas Merchant Gas (AMG) production facilities. The Plant Operator is responsible for safety, keeping production equipment in operating condition, maintaining plant production (in collaboration with ROCC), operating efficiency (in collaboration with ROCC) and regulatory and quality compliance.

Due to the complexity of the skill sets needed for this position, Plant Technician levels have been established to distinguish work performance capabilities and the degree of independence each task is to be performed.

General Job Responsibilities and Qualifications:

An individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Instills safety in others, by being safety minded and modeling good safety practices

• Exhibits understanding of and performing job duties in compliance with all local and federal governmental regulations (FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, cGMP, etc) , and all company policies and procedures. (including MOC's, PSSR's, and QIR's, etc)

• Ensuring on-site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors site specific training requirements are met and documented

• Performs administrative function responsibilities as delegated by Plant Manager

• Interacts with gas customers (if any) for product scheduling to meet customer requirements

• Ensures customer product delivery requirements and pertinent documentation and affiliated reporting requirements are completed on time and with zero defects

• Compliance to Qualification and Training program in company electronic training systems

• Acquires basic knowledge and ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment

• Demonstrates ability to communicate with both written and spoken English at the 12th grade level

• Hands-on Mechanically (or E/I) inclined

Level II: Works unattended completing basic activities to operate the plant and supervise site activities when more senior techs or facility manager is not available.

• Demonstrated proficient on Level I knowledge and task execution

• 1 year of related operations experience preferred

• Knowledgeable in plant HMI screens and/or control stations (operation, what to do)

• Being able to locate on the field all PID equipment

• Trained on and calibrates analyzers

• Participates in Time-Out investigations, documents incidents in Intellex

• Troubleshooting basic skills about rotating machines and/or instrumentation

• Trained and knowledgeable in the work order process; Participate in minor maintenance activities

• Capable of performing plant rounds and is able to explain the impact of each item on the inspection checklist

• Able to perform by himself routine day-to-day maintenance activities (M1)

• Trained to perform outside/truck loading, basic board operations, compressor start-up and shutdown

• Issues routine Work Safe Permits; Implements basic LOTO; Leads pre-job briefing (training documented in Airgas University where appropriate

• In coordination with ROCC, start and monitor machines during startup mode ; Initiates action to take in event of emergency or unusual conditions. Operates back-up system (if applicable) without assistance.

• Train Operators with lower level

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• May be assigned and must be willing to work rotating shifts.

• May be required to be on call and shares "On-call" responsibilities with Facility Manager as needed.

• Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety. shoes/boots, ear protection, and possible respirator protection

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs

• Must be willing to travel as needed for training or to support other sites.

• Follows policies and procedures and adheres to notification procedures for vacation scheduling, floating holidays, and personal days off.

• Fills in for vacations and emergency shift relief coverage as situations warrant.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior industrial gas experience

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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 race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. 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.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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