Remote Operations Control Center Control Board Operator

Remote Operations Control Center Control Board Operator (Open)

Location:

Independence, OH

Salary: $38/hr & Up DOE

Schedule:

7 days on / 7 days off, 12 hour shift

Travel: < 10% Travel, based on Business Need

• Systems Monitoring: Remotely monitors and maintains safe operation using DCS (Delta-V, Allen Bradley, etc.), HMI, and PLC systems.
• Operational Efficiency: Executes process engineer recommendations to adjust operating modes, using energy optimization principles.
• Supply Management: Collaborates with logistics teams to manage short-term supply and inventory.
• Crisis Management: Safely executes emergency protocols during plant upsets or equipment failures.

• Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnoses and resolves plant alerts, alarms, and malfunctions related to mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical devices.
• Engineering Liaison: Works closely with engineering personnel to resolve ongoing plant challenges.
• Logbook & Documentation: Maintains documentation of incidents and communications in the electronic logbook and case management systems.

• On‑Site Coverage: Provides on‑site support for plant startups, local technician training, and leave coverage.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures 100% compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS, and cGMP.
• Continuous Improvement: Assists with safety incident investigations and updates SOPs as directed.

• Education and Experience: High school diploma/GED with 5+ years experience operating a control board in an industrial plant.
• Technical Training: Two-year technical college degree or military technical experience preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge: Experience with DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC interfaces and background in Electrical or Instrumentation (E&I) troubleshooting; ability to interpret schematics and control logic.
• Industry Background: Air Separation or cryogenic plant experience highly preferred.

• Critical Thinking: Works independently to diagnose complex malfunctions and make high‑stakes decisions under pressure.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for collaborating with technicians, management, and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Innovative attitude toward problem‑solving in a changing environment.
• Digital Literacy: Proficiency in Google Workspace and digital maintenance management systems.

• Schedule: Rotating days/nights 24/7 shift‑based schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Travel: Low travel (< 10%) for routine tasks; must be available for multi‑week on‑site assignments.
• Attention: Continuous mental and visual attention to multiple plant screens.
• License: Valid driver’s license required.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship program for dependents.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company, is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.