Gas Plant Production Technician

Job Summary

Gas Plant Production Technician – Phoenix, AZ (Carrier gases – On‑site – TSMC Air Liquide Electronics). The role supports safe operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of steam methane reformer, CO₂ purification, high‑purity helium and allied systems for a semiconductor manufacturer.

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot plant systems and support equipment 24/7, including on‑call rotating shifts.
• Monitor plant systems for abnormalities, respond to alarms, and collaborate with plant team to ensure continuous delivery of high‑purity gas to Central Utility Plants.
• Assist with the operation, repair, and start‑up of hydrogen, CO₂, liquid bulk, and high‑purity gas delivery systems.
• Prepare hydrogen, CO₂, helium, steam, and cooling‑tower systems for maintenance, purging, cleaning, flushing, and isolation of energy sources.
• Participate in the site’s Safe Work Permit program as an authorized person, permit writer, and worker.
• Repair and support equipment such as compressors, valves, pumps, cooling towers, water treatment units, analyzers, and electronic devices.
• Operate systems following written and verbal instructions from Plant Engineers or Site Managers and corporate standards.
• Perform functional testing of equipment before customer acceptance.
• Calibrate specialty gas delivery equipment, including bulk tanks, analyzers, and monitoring systems.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance and repair activities.
• Assist in identifying and resolving gas‑related semiconductor‑manufacturing issues.
• Draft and revise specifications and operating procedures/work instructions as required.
• Engage with customer and Air Liquide programs such as Safety, Training, Operations, and Preventive Maintenance.
• Comply with HS&E Standards, including PPE, Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out, Confined Space Entry, and other regulatory requirements.
• Complete assigned tasks following existing procedures and verbal or written instructions.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Technical Associate’s degree preferred.
• Six or more years of technical training or operations experience.
• Ability to work extended hours, shift work, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, rotating equipment, and piping systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as Process Safety Management, EPA, FDA, and local regulations.
• Understanding of lock‑out and isolation procedures.
• Proficiency with computers, including Google and Microsoft software.
• Team orientation with a self‑motivated attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with management and external customers.
• Preferred qualification: operation of forklift, man lift, and overhead crane.
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Willingness to support other plants in the U.S. during turn‑arounds, outages, and commissioning (some travel possible).

• Wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing.
• Full range of motion with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of climbing ladders, working on elevated platforms/surfaces.
• Work in non‑conditioned environments for extended periods.
• Enter confined spaces for inspection, testing, and work.

Air Liquide welcomes and considers applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of background. The company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of its employees, customers, and stakeholders.