Operations Technician / Plant Operator

New Castle, DE - Delaware City, DE, United States

Job Description


Req No.

44263BR

and Qualifications

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 enjoy working in a plant environment? Do you have mechanical aptitude with a positive attitude? You could be a great fit for our operations team!
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an IMMEDIATE opportunity for an experienced Operations Tech at its Delaware City, DE facility.

The Delaware City refinery H2 facility is located onsite at the PBF Refinery and consists of one SMR (steam methane reformer) unit and associated equipment.
You will be responsible for controlling and monitoring the processes to produce hydrogen, which includes operating and controlling the following:

  • Water Treatment Systems (Boiler System)
  • DCS monitoring systems
  • Rotating Equipment
  • Catalyst Reactors
  • Pneumatically Operated and Manual Valves
  • Syngas Clean Up skid
Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalency, be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, and on limited occasions assist other AP sites in North America with Operations support. Being a dedicated teammate, having a commitment to safety, and strong communications skills are a must.

Within the Operations Tech role you will work hand in hand with Mechanical Technicians, Instruments Technicians, other Operations Tech\'s, and Process Engineers to maintain and operate the Hydrogen Plant safely and efficiently. Individual is required to include participating in the management of effective safety programs.

We encourage qualified candidates with strong mechanical proficiency and/or military or technical background with plant process experience to apply.
Military Veterans: We are a military friendly employer that values the skills obtained through military teamwork. Our culture and company, values the leadership and focus on safety that is obtained from your service. Veterans from any branch or MOS with hands-on mechanical skills and, for example, experience in propulsion systems, engineering fields, nuclear power, aircraft maintenance, cryogenic technicians, and civil engineering are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with Navy backgrounds:
The Plant Operator position aligns very well with the experience that would have been learned in engineering department rates on both surface and sub-surface ships in both nuclear and non-nuclear ratings, such as:
  • Machinist\'s Mate
  • Electrician\'s Mate
  • Damage Control man
  • Engineman
  • Electronic Tech
  • Gas Turbine Systems Technician
Some of the specific skills acquired that are applicable are:
  • Ability to read and interpret piping schematics/ diagrams
  • Using written procedures for starting and stopping equipment
  • Isolating systems for maintenance using work permits and lock out tag out process
  • Performing Water chemistry testing
  • Operating manual and pneumatic valves
  • Operating systems from remote location via Distributed Control System
  • Standing rotating watches outside normal working hours
  • Turbine Generator Watch
  • CCS/ DC Central Watch
  • Working safely in dynamic environments (loud, high temps, etc.)
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 .

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 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.

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Employment Status

Full Time

Region

North America

Organization

Global Industrial Gases

Business Sector / Division

Industrial Gases Americas

Air Products

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4319725
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    New Castle, DE - Delaware City, DE, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned