Plant Technician Operator

## Plant Technician Operator Apply locations:
Chester, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
RR Plant Technician Operator (Open)

Location:

Chester, VA - ASU## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.# # # At Airgas, we
** RESPECT, HONOR
** and
** VALUE
* * diversity.# #
** Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator in Chester, VA!**#
*** We are looking for you!***
* ** Pay:** $26-$30 / HR (DOE)
* *
* Schedule:

12 hour rotating Day/Night**
* **** Comprehensive Family Benefits**:
** Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
* **** Support for Parents:
**** We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
* **** Future Security:
**** 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
* **** Early Access:
**** Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment
**** Recruiter:  Ladedra Walthall la | ****# Airgas is seeking a dedicated
** Production Plant Operator
** to join our team at one of our Merchant Gas production facilities. In this role, you will contribute to the total operation of the facility. All operators are expected to ensure optimal plant production, maintain strict regulatory compliance, and prioritize a safe working environment.###
* ** Operations & Stewardship:
** Contribute to the operation and stewardship of equipment used in air separation, vacuum swing absorption, and carbon dioxide plants.
* ** Maintenance & Care:
** Commit to the routine care, troubleshooting, and maintenance of plant mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical devices and equipment.
* ** Operational Support:
** Facilitate the operation of various processing plants to support facility startups, team training, and coverage for fellow production team members.
* ** Safety & Compliance:
** Adhere to all safety protocols and regulatory standards to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant workplace.##                         ## ## Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications
* High school diploma
* 2 – 3 years of industrial plant / cryogenic plant experience preferred.
* Understanding of control valve functions and systems used to control flows & pressures on industrial tanks
* Experience troubleshooting equipment in a plant environment##

Preferred Qualifications:

* Air Separation Plant or related industrial experience would be a valuable addition to the team.
* Water Treatment – an understanding of water treatment principles and equipment is welcomed.
* Refrigeration – A basic understanding of refrigeration systems is a great asset.
* Air Separation – A basic understanding of air separation and associated technologies is highly regarded.
* Electrical/Instrumentation experience or interest is a plus.

** Benefits
* * 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.

** Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
** At Airgas, we are committed to…