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 have a passion for safety, solving unique challenges, driving efficiency and operational excellence? Air Products seeks a Operations Tech at our Pasadena Texas plant who embodies a safety-first mentality, takes ownership for getting results and can complete daily operating and maintenance activities. If this sounds like you, come grow with us as we continue to build a sustainable tomorrow together!

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 matchPaid Vacation, holidays + sick timePaid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)Backup Child and Adult Care benefitAdoption assistanceFlexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&DLegal Plan & Identity theft coverageEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities:Experience in operations, maintenance or monitoring of industrial process plants and operations in air separation with start-up experience is a plus but not required.Experience with and knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety Standards with a proven dedication to safetyStrong written and verbal communication skills.Strong mechanical skill and/or military.Ability to multitask is the upmost importance.Leadership mentality with the ability to achieve results. Should be goal-oriented, straightforward, and dependable. Honors commitments.Must be a great teammate that is flexible and adaptable. Should become comfortable with change and have an ability to resolve conflict in a professional and non-personal manner.Should have the ability to optimize processes and systems and to remain calm under pressure.Respects and values others. Should value diversity of personal make-up and thought process. Should be resilient and self-aware and support the development of an environment of trust in the OSC and with the field.Ability to troubleshoot plant problems; and communicate to the local operations staff.Must be able to work by yourself during shifts. Job requires working solo during weekends and night shifts.Strong computer proficiency (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Databases, etc.)Strong Organizing and Planning Skills, including the ability to multi-task and to make effective decisions when dealing with challenging priorities.This is a Safety Sensitive Position.Climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Elevated work requiredWork in all weather conditions

The Operating Services Center (OSC) Operator is responsible for providing remote operations support and service to a network of 130 plus HPN, VSA, PHG and various cryogenic cycle plants throughout North America. This role is also responsible for alarm response, troubleshooting, restarts and shutdowns of all OSC operated plants. The operating environment is a dedicated operations control workstation.

Key Job Responsibilities:Maintaining and supervising safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations, making adjustments as needed.Troubleshooting the causes of plant operation variances and alarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team.Participating in the Basic Safety Process as a member of the OSC and sharing responsibility for the OSC’s overall safety performance.Providing direct work with the Field site personnel and Line Management regarding plant operations.Driving the alarm management program including responding to all plants alarms and handling them in a professional way.Starting / stopping the plants remotely in a safe manner as instructed by operating conditions and business needs.Communicating with and assisting local operations team if site visit is required for troubleshooting and repair.Interacting closely with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting.Being responsible for completing detailed plant logs to supervise any actions performed on the plant by the OSC operator.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:High school diploma and/ or equivalent.Process Technology certificate or degree a plus

Work Hours12-hour rotating shifts. Less than 10% travel required to operating plants for training and support.Ability to work shifts rotating from days to nights.Willing to work holidays and weekendsMeet call-in/on call requirements as needed

Join Air Products, where we proudly value 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.