Gonzales, Louisiana
58 days ago
Lead Project Technician

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 

Air Products pioneered the “on-site” concept of producing and selling industrial gases in 1940. That ground-breaking idea not only launched our company, it launched the industrial gas industry we know today. Since then, we have built a reputation for our innovative culture, operational excellence, and dedication to safety and the environment. Today, we are delivering some of the largest and most complex projects in the history of Air Products and are fully engaged in finding solutions to the world's environmental and sustainability challenges.

We help our customers become more productive, energy efficient, and sustainable. With approximately 23,000 employees and operations in 50 countries, we serve customers across a variety of industries (over 30!) from food and beverage to medical, energy, and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment, and services. We own and operate a diverse portfolio of industrial gas plants, develop innovative technology, applications, and equipment solutions, and internally perform the engineering, procurement, and construction of our own plants.

In this role, you will support the small capital projects group (less than $5MM) within our North America operations business in our diverse Project Resource and Outage Support (PROS) Group and support strategic planning, turnaround planning, and turnaround execution. This team provides specialized services and additional capacity for infrequent events to operational assets such as Hydrogen (H2, HyCO, SynGas) and Air Separation (ASU) plants.

This role is located in Gonzales, LA. Hybrid work schedules are available.

Job Responsibilities included but not limited to

Create assigned SAP project, route Capital Project Request, and monitor for approval

Submit Capitalizations as directed on monthly WIP report. Provide status update for project engineers and gatekeeping report

Submit Capital Asset Disposal Requests and monitor for approval

Create capital project cost reports as directed

Close SAP project structures as directed

Act on reports from project accounting and accounts payable to update projects and resolve issues

Maintain an active list of sites with Cost Centers, Profit Centers, contract end dates, and DOAs for EGC region

SAP Power User for Project Systems: Designate new worker SAP roles; support SAP users with complex questions and issues that may arise

Provide training as needed to new and existing resources within the group.

Safety responsibilities

Attend and contribute to monthly Safety Meetings

Prioritize “Zero is achievable” safety policy in words and actions to protect self, others and the environment.

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

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)

401k with 100% vested company core and match

Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time

Paid Parental leave (8 weeks for both parents)

Backup Child and Adult Care benefit

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)

Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D

Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills, Abilities, and Conduct

Work professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related persons

Apply positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts

Accept direction, feedback, and supervision

Demonstrate ability to remain calm in demanding situations

Possess the ability to work within and promote a teamwork philosophy

Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner

High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements

Demonstrates positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior in interacting with co-workers, supervisors and management

Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal information pertaining to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., its staff, management and participating onsite affiliates

Strong organizational and planning skills

Strong leadership and communication abilities

Basic understand of accounting principles

Internal credibility - able to influence business area, engineering and manufacturing managers in decision making process.

Required Software Experience

SAP advanced user; power user preferred

Microsoft Suite, especially MS Excel.

Education, Licensing, and Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

5-15 years' experience supporting plant projects

Ability to acquire various State mandated certifications (TWIC, OSHA, etc.) and other requirements as may be deemed necessary

Pass Criminal background investigation. Individuals will be subject to pre-employment, reasonable cause periodic, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

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Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas 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 About Air Products. 

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 also 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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