Operations Technician
| Company | Air Products |
|---|---|
| Location | Galveston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Strong operations aptitude is desired.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a self-starter with a positive attitude and willing to work in a team environment.
- Good computer skills to facilitate and operate SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
- Proven commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with the SMR, ASU and NH3 loop operations site supervisors as well as the shift team lead, pipeline department, and Customer Service Center (CSC) to monitor the operation of the facility, as well as the site utilities.
- Adhere to operating, communication and decision-making protocols to address real time supply / demand balance changes.
- Support operation priorities daily for the ASU, SMR and NH3 plants based on overall system status, request rate, maintenance activities etc.
- Escalate process, safety, or other issues to the appropriate parties per protocol.
- Comply with the requirements outlined in the operator progression guide. Ensure training for oneself is up to date, including but not limited to, worker safety policies, facility processes, operating procedures, troubleshooting and operational discipline.
- Understand, support, and execute as required the Emergency Response Plan for both site and areas where the APCI operated pipelines run.
- Participate in emergency drills within the facility to maintain and reinforce response skills and knowledge of the site emergency response plan.
- Assist in the investigation of injuries, environmental excursions or releases, cost of non-conformance and Near-Miss incidents.
- Know, comply, and enforce safe work procedures and operational discipline practices to the operations team and contractors.
- Detailed understanding of all facility Environmental Permits and the ability to escalate an environmental incident.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years’ operating experience in an ASU preferred.
- Degree or certificate in process technology or maintenance field a plus.
- Participants in Skills USA are encouraged to apply.
- Military experience is a plus.