Do you enjoy working in a plant environment? Do you have a 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 IMMEDIATE opportunities for experienced Operations Technicians at its Torrance, CA facility.

The Southern California refinery H2 facilities are located adjacent to each other onsite at the PBF Refinery, and currently consist of two (2) SMR (steam methane reformer) units and associated equipment within the growing Los Angeles area H2 pipeline franchise.

Rates starting at $42.79 per hour

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 skids

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 the Los Angeles region and 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, Instrument Technicians, other Operations Technicians, and Engineers to safely and efficiently maintain and operate the Hydrogen Plants. All Air Products employees actively participate in the management of effective safety programs.
We encourage qualified candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and/or military or technical background with plant process experience to apply.

Some of the specific skills acquired that are applicable are:

• Ability to read and interpret piping schematics/ diagrams
• Utilizing 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.)

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 skill sets 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

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, visit About Air Products

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants 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.

40597BR

Full Time

Global Industrial Gases

Industrial Gases Americas

North America

United States