Plant Operator

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 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 several 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.

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 at either of the 2 facilities, 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, Instruments Technicians, other Operations Tech’s, and Process Engineers to safely and efficiently maintain and operate the Hydrogen Plants, to include participating in the management of effective safety programs.

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

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 i.e.
- Turbine Generator Watch
- CCS/ DC Central Watch
- Working safely in dynamic environments (loud, high temps, etc.)

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans.
Entry level pay: $46.28 (8 hour shift) PLUS overtime and bonus.

This is a safety sensitive position. 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 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.

INDGIG

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 v