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Operations Technician

Air Products
Odessa, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026
At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible 

Air Products is seeking an experienced Operations Technician to join its team at the Odessa, TX facility.

The Odessa site operates an Air Separation Unit (ASU) that produces medical-, food-, and industrial-grade nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen is delivered to customers via third-party tanker trailers. The site also supports two HPN onsite plants in San Angelo, Texas, which supply gaseous nitrogen to an onsite customer.

In this role, you will be responsible for controlling and monitoring nitrogen production processes, including utility systems, compressors, rotating equipment, and Distributed Control System (DCS) operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining water chemistry, completing daily operating tasks, and performing preventive maintenance as required.

This is an 8-hour shift position with required rotating on-call coverage for nights and weekends. The role reports to the Site Manager

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 excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
  • 401(k) retirement savings 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

  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks, safety inspections, and plant log readings.
  • Maintain online training program requirements.
  • Maintain water chemistry.
  • Solving plant process upsets using various indicators and DCS trends.
  • Inspect all work areas on a continuous basis for any mechanical problems, safety hazards, and unusual operating conditions. Keep work and storage areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
  • Perform troubleshooting on equipment.
  • Issue safety work permits and performs lock out / tag out of various process equipment.
  • Ensure that all plant safety, health, environmental and quality procedures are followed.
  • Attend and contribute to monthly safety meetings.
  • Assist in reviewing and updating operating procedures as required.
  • Dedication to Operational Excellence with a focus on safe and reliable operation.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience in operations, maintenance, or monitoring of industrial process plants.
  • Ability to read/understand piping and instrumentation drawings.
  • Electrical, instrument or mechanical maintenance experience.
  • Basic computer proficiency and software knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • A teammate that is flexible and has a positive demeanor.
  • Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Dedication to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
  • This is a safety sensitive position.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans provide. 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.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.



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. 

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