Operations Technician III - Galt, CA

Operations Technician III – Galt, CA

Air Products and Chemicals Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for an Operations Technician at our Galt, California facility.

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.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We deliver safe, end‑to‑end solutions, invest in real, clean energy projects at scale, and drive the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

This role requires the candidate to operate, maintain and repair 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.

Self‑motivation, safety consciousness, strong communication, organization, operating and mechanical skills are essential.

• Safety performance, Basic Safety Process compliance and process safety management.
• Support all aspects of 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 to cover 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate in process technology or maintenance field (preferred) or at least 2 years minimum in a manufacturing/production, processing or chemical/petrochemical environment.
• 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 is a plus (training provided).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in computer applications.

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401(k) with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays and 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

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $44.28 to $48.48 per hour.

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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

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  General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox;

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