AG-Operator, Production ; ASU

Jan 23, 2026

R AG-Operator, Production I (ASU) (Open)

Location:

Anchorage, AK - Arctic Spur - ASU

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas is hiring a Plant Operator I in Anchorage, AK!

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

We are looking for you!

This position entails helping operate, maintain, and repair the only medically certified air separation unit that produces cryogenic liquid oxygen and nitrogen for use in both medical and industrial applications. The associates who operate this facility are tasked with ensuring efficient and reliable operations. Follows and adheres to all safety and regulatory procedures including OSHA, FDA, and DOT by performing the following.

• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Monitors and maintains the safe operation of an Air Separation Facility which produces cryogenic products.
• Controls flow, purities, and pressures of the manufacturing process using the computer operating system.
• May be responsible for monitoring the remote Vacuum Pressure Swing Absorption (VPSA) plants on a rotating basis while on call.
• May share on-call responsibilities with other operators to facilitate uninterrupted plant operations.
• Performs quality control functions associated with products to maintain quality assurance.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records in accordance with all safety, quality, regulatory and production requirements, such as plant readings, and plant maintenance, etc.
• Determines if immediate maintenance action is required and acts appropriately by informing the direct manager.
• Takes initiative to improve facilities (i.e. operations, reliability, and costs) while staying within budget and communicating with Plant Manager.
• Performs administrative functions, i.e. requisitioning, purchasing, production accounting, and (closure of PO's and receiving / time inputting) as needed. Airgas associates are encouraged to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.
• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent six months relatable experience and education.
• One to two years experience working with motors, compressors, pumps, and drives in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Demonstrates basic (piping, valves) understanding of Process Instrumentation Drawings and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Ability to read and follow company standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime to keep the plant running with limited downtown.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

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.

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.

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…