Production Technician II

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Level II: Works unattended completing basic activities to operate the plant and supervise site activities when more senior techs or facility manager is not available.

Operational Duties:

• This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including performing outside/truck loading, basic board operations, compressor start-up and shutdown, performing Air Separation Units (ASU)/Nitrogen Liquefaction Unit (NLU) /Liquid Carbon Dioxide (LCO2) /High Pressure Nitrogen (HPN) warm plant start-ups (H2 cold) as well as performing routine Vacuum Swing Adsorption (VSA) start-up, if applicable.

• Perform minor maintenance activities, maintain local spare parts, issue basic Safe Work Permits, implement basic Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and lead pre-job briefing.

• Apply process safety programs to operations including, Management of Change (MOC), etc., participating in root cause analysis for incidents, near misses, good catches, troubleshooting equipment for root cause of abnormal situations, calibrating analyzers, if applicable and participate in documenting incidents and retrieving Airgas and site-specific operating procedures, incident/injury reporting, etc in the document management software, Intelex.

• Ensure on-site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors site specific training requirements are met and documented and supporting Hold Harmless & Insurance Policies and Procedures. In addition, it involves performing administrative function responsibilities as delegated by the Plant Manager.

• Exhibit the understanding of and perform job duties in compliance with all local and federal governmental regulations (Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), etc) , and all company policies and procedures including Management of Change (MOC's), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PPSR's), and Qualified Integrators and Resellers (QIR's), etc.

Communication & Collaboration:

• This role places a strong emphasis on communication, with a focus on interacting with national and local product scheduling to meet customer requirements and ensure customer product delivery requirements, pertinent documentation and affiliated reporting requirements are completed on time and with zero defects.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

• This role includes a commitment to strict adherence to company policies, safety guidelines, and procedural standards, as well as instilling safety in others by being safety minded and modeling good safety practices and compliance to Qualification and Training program in company electronic training systems.

• Completion of the Airgas Safety Pledge and being familiar with the requirements as well as completing introductory Health, Safety, Environmental and Social (HSES) training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Education:

• Associates degree desirable or technical training (or equivalent experience) required.

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• 1 year of related operations experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in plant Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens and/or control stations

• Knowledgeable in the work order process

• Ability to implement site Emergency Action Plan.

• Ability to operate the plant (including remote facilities) in steady state/normal operation and can initiate action to take in event of emergency or unusual conditions.

• Ability to update downtime in Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and/or Lucene Image Retrieval (LIRE), when required.

• Ability to operate a back-up system (if applicable) without assistance.

• Ability to understand plant Interlock schedules including what triggers Interlocks and shutdowns, and what resulting actions occur.

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate with both written and spoken English at the 12th grade level.

• Demonstrates detailed understanding of P&IDs and can draw plant process schematic from memory.

• Demonstrates knowledge retention of content.

• Must be mechanically inclined

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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