Operations Technician / Plant Operator

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

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

The Air Separation Unit Operations Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a cryogenic ASU producing industrial gases such as oxygen (O₂), nitrogen (N₂), and argon (Ar). This role monitors and controls process equipment, performs routine inspections and adjustments, responds to alarms and upsets, and works closely with maintenance and engineering to ensure continuous production while meeting safety, quality, and environmental standards.

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 available day one of employment

• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption assistance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)

• Health Savings Account

• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor ASU processes including air compression and purification

• Control plant operations via DCS/PLC systems and local field controls

• Start up, shut down, and transition units per operating procedures

• Follow all process safety management (PSM) requirements

• Ensure product purity and specification compliance

• Perform basic operator maintenance

• Maintain accurate production and operating logs

Required Skills / Abilities:

• High School Diploma / GED

• Solid knowledge of plant operations and ASU processes

• Excellent troubleshooting skills

• Ability to adhere to safety protocols strictly

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

• Proven ability to identify and report unsafe conditions

• High attention to detail and quality control

• Ability to successfully implement corrective actions

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role

• This is a safety‑sensitive position

• Military experience is a plus

• Strong mechanical proficiency 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.

• Teammate that is flexible and has a positive demeanor.

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.

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. 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.

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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.

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 talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.