Operations Technician III

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an Operations Technician for our Beaumont, TX facility. The facility employs three operators, two maintenance staff, one administrative staff member, and one management staff member.

At Air Products,
zero is achievable when it comes to safety. Our goal is zero injuries and incidents, and we believe our people have the capability and determination to make this a reality. By prioritizing safety in both words and actions, we protect ourselves, others, and the environment. Integrity is fundamental to our culture, and employees are encouraged to uphold the highest ethical standards while communicating with respect and integrity.

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

• Monitor plant processes and perform preventive and routine maintenance on systems
• Participate in loading and offloading liquid cryogenic and gaseous helium containers in accordance with company procedures
• Learn to operate a tractor truck to move large containers onsite
• Interface with HMI systems to supervise operations, adjust plant parameters, and perform trend analysis
• Collect and log operational data throughout the plant
• Collect water samples and perform required testing
• Certify certificates of analysis for products based on analytical data gathered.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proven mechanical proficiency
• Basic electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical maintenance experience preferred
• Experience using personal computers
• Experience with Microsoft Word or Excel preferred
• Ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including nights, on-call assignments, and weekends
• Availability to meet mandatory call-in requirements as scheduled
• Ability to perform general maintenance tasks on plant process equipment (e.g., vibration monitoring, oil sampling)
• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Ability to operate a tractor/trailer to fill liquid helium containers preferred
• Willingness to travel to support other plants on a case-by-case basis
• Qualified candidates should possess strong scholastic credentials and relevant work and/or military experience

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to perform elevated work as required

Join Air Products, where we proudly value 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 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.

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