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.  

Reimagine What’s Possible 

Do you have a passion for safety, solving unique challenges, driving efficiency and operational excellence? Air Products seeks a Lead Operations Tech at our Texas City, Texas plant who embodies a safety-first mentality, takes ownership for getting results and can complete daily operating and maintenance activities. The facility consists of Steam Methane Reformer, Air Separation Plant, Ammonia Plant and associated utilities, supplying Ammonia to the customer. The production facility is owned by Air Products and Gulf Coast Ammonia, with Air Products being the operator. The facility operates and requires support on a 24/7 basis. If this sounds like you, come grow with us as we continue to build a sustainable tomorrow together!

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 great 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 & Identity theft coverage

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities:

Strong operations proficiency is desired.

Must have strong communication and leadership skills.

Must be a self-starter with a positive attitude .

Good computer skills to facilitate and operate SAP and Microsoft Office applications. Preferably proficient in MS Office suite.

Shown commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Elevated work required.

Ability to enter confined spaces.

Must be able to wear self-contained and air purifying respiratory protection.

Must be willing to be on call.

Able to work 12-hr rotating shifts on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must be willing to work at a tobacco-free facility.

Must pass an OSHA approved ERT Physical.

You will initially be responsible for supporting the development of facility operating, safety, emergency, communication, and work process procedures. Additionally, you will be involved in commissioning the process systems for all 3 plants until start-up. When in both the start-up and operating phases of this project, the Shift Team Lead role is an on-shift position, supporting the shift operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the equipment and facility. The basic function of this role is to provide first line leadership for operations team through continuous improvement of plant operation, maintenance, mechanical equipment integrity, reliability, cost, safety performance, and on-stream time.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Work directly with the SMR, ASU and NH3 loop operations site supervisors including the site manager, product coordinators, pipeline department, and Customer Service Center (CSC) to supervise the operations as well as the site utilities.

Implement operating, communication and decision-making protocols to address real time supply / demand balance changes.

Receive and communicate priorities every day for the ASU, SMR and NH3 plants based on overall system status, request rate, maintenance activities etc.

Act as single point of contact for communications on general, routine operations to site supervision, including issue to the appropriate parties per protocol.

First point of contact for all levels of operator progression by providing training support on worker safety policies, facility processes, operating procedures, troubleshooting and operational team.

Understand the detailed Emergency Response Plan, accept authority in an emergency to take all steps vital to protect personnel, and ensure safe operation of the plant and pipelines up to and including shutting down the plants and/or pipelines.

Lead emergency drills within the facility to maintain and reinforce response skills and knowledge of the site emergency response plan.

Support and consult Air Products pipeline team and 3rd party’s during an ammonia emergency response event on the NH3 GCA-owned pipeline.

Assist in the investigation of injuries, environmental excursions or releases, cost of non-conformance and Near-Miss incidents.

Know, comply, and implement safe work procedures and operational field practices to the operations team.

Capable of writing detailed/complex operating procedures and marking up P&ID’s.

Proven ability to lead the implementation and operational readiness inspection for changes made in the field covered by the electronic management of change process.

 Ability to support the facility through a State or Federal Audit as well as an internal audit.

Detailed understanding of all facility Environmental Permits and the ability to handle all immediate environmental reporting requirements.

Act as the HAZMAT Incident Commander.

Act as a Confined Space Entry Supervisor.

Detailed understanding of facility interactions and flows across all units during upsets.

Lead the sites internal programs including the MAS Team, Zero Leak Program, IRR Program, Hearing Conservation Program, HAZMAT and Respirator Program.

Participate in the basic safety process as a key member of the Site Safety committee and sharing responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance.

Assist in the development, implementation, and periodic review of preventative/predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned shutdowns and improve overall plant on-stream capability.

Maintain an error-free execution. Pay very close attention to details and complete work to the highest possible standard. Apply a Continuous Improvement philosophy to daily work.

Participate in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns. Provide technical and hands- on support as required during shutdowns.

Provide troubleshooting expertise for the production units.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent experience/GED.

Certificate in process technology or maintenance field (preferred) or 5-7 years minimum in a manufacturing/production, processing, or chemical/ petrochemical environment. Participants in Skills USA are encouraged to apply.

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique 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. 

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.  

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