Hydrogen Production Technician

R Hydrogen Production Technician (Open) — Dallas, TX — 13140 TI Blvd - Carrier gases - On‑site - ASU - TIB

Air Liquide Electronics innovative electronic materials respond to increasingly challenging customer demands for improved mobility, connectivity, computing power and energy consumption. We offer ultra‑pure carrier gases, a wide range of specialty gases and advanced precursor molecules, enabling equipment for safe distribution, purification and on‑line purity control. On site, manufacturers rely on our expertise in providing full management of these gases, advanced molecules and equipment and in helping to continuously improve production processes.

An employee will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our hydrogen plant and support our customers through high-quality service and continuous process improvement.

• Work to achieve zero personal first aids/injuries.
• Comply with all Air Liquide Policies & Procedures.
• Comply with Safe Work Permit Process including preparing Pre-Job Plans, executing LOTOs, hot work safety, and confined space safety.
• Participate in On-call rotation, and manage operational aspects of the plant outside business hours and on weekend.
• Operate, start‑up and shutdown Hydrogen Plant.
• Monitor and control all pipelines for continuous supply, including the plants and continuous quality control.
• Operation of pipeline backup system.
• Maintain product inventory levels.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing liquid product loads.
• Monitor machinery for proper operation and report discrepancies.
• Maintain and calibrate assigned analytical instrumentation, including maintaining support gasses.
• Maintain security of the plant site for plant personnel and contractor safety.
• Perform water treatment tests, and maintain chemical inventory to ensure proper chemical balance for cooling towers.
• Switch to back up systems or shut down plants during emergencies.
• Communicate with TI if a notification is required to TI/ALEUS LP Bulk Gas Notification Procedure.
• Perform housekeeping and 5S duties in assigned areas.
• Log all daily plant activities.
• Fill and analyze customer product trailers and issue certificates of analysis, and complete all daily/monthly paperwork.
• Compliance with all pipeline specifications.
• Ensure proper operation of all plant machinery and instrumentation, and report maintenance requests if abnormal operation occurs.
• Optimize and maximize plant production.
• Represent Air Liquide in absence of management for internal and external customer needs.
• Complete tasks assigned by Air Liquide Management.
• Identify potential maintenance needs; enter them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo).
• Perform operations PM’s (Maximo).

The hourly pay rate for this position in Texas is $.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

The candidate must have valid unrestricted employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Technical Associates degree preferred.
• 3+ years of technical training or operations experience.
• Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and possibly holidays in order to meet shift and on‑call requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations, state/local regulations).
• Knowledge in the proper methods of locking out and isolating equipment.
• Ability to use computers - knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self‑motivated attitude.
• Good verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customers.
• Qualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferred.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle…