Job Description and Qualifications
Operations Technician / Plant Operator
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Role and Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Operations Technician for our Brookhaven, Mississippi facility which produces Liquid CO2.
You will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the equipment at the facility. The basic function of this role is to provide necessary technical and hands on support to continuously improve plant operation, maintenance, mechanical equipment integrity, reliability, costs, and on-stream factor.
•Participation in the Basic Safety Process as a key member of the Site Safety committee and sharing responsibility for the site's overall safety performance.
•Controlling and monitoring the process to produce Liquid CO2 for shipment to the customers.
•Providing hands on support or assisting in plant equipment mechanical repairs, instrument calibrations and electrical troubleshooting as required.
•Investigating equipment failures, determining root causes of failures, and recommending appropriate solutions to reduce reoccurrence of/or eliminating causes of failures.
•Working with the source supplier to assure plant on-stream and reliability.
•Oversee trailer loading operations and train loading personnel.
•Following Operating procedures and Global Safety Standards.

Required Skills / Abilities:
•Strong mechanical aptitude required.
•Must be willing to take 24 hour on-call responsibilities.
•Must be a self-starter and willing to work alone.
•Strong oral and written communications skills.
•Team player that is flexible and has a positive attitude.
Physical Requirements:
•Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift up to 50 lbs.
•Will be exposed to a high noise environment.
•Be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.
•Elevated work required.
Education and Licensing Requirements:
•High School Diploma/GED required.
•Two years of operations experience in an industrial plant is preferred.
•Two-year Associate degree in a technical field a plus, but not required.
•Military experience is a plus.
Work Hours & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans/401(k), and sick time. You will be eligible for benefits and will also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen 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.
Air Products proudly values 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 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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