Production Technician

Overview

R Production Technician (Open) – Location Huger, SC (Berkeley) - ASU

Work Schedule - Rotating schedule

Air Liquide is hiring for a Production Technician in Huger, SC. The production technician is responsible for maintaining plant production, operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety. Production Technician levels are established to distinguish work performance capabilities and the degree of independence each task is to be performed.

• Apply your understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures to protect the team.
• Foster a shared safety culture by being safety minded; models supportive safety practices.
• Work safely and conscientiously in all situations.
• Identify potential maintenance needs; enter them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo) to ensure ongoing reliability.
• Perform all work in alignment with standard operating and maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety Training skills and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation and IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc.
• Partner with contractors, visitors, and co-workers to support compliance with company safety policies/procedures. Issue safe work permit documentation and perform lock-out tag-out of equipment.
• Grow knowledge and ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment.
• Bring an interest in instrumentation and mechanical systems.
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P&IDs, electrical schematics; perform basic math operations.
• Keep accurate records and remain diligent in documentation and record retention policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of control board and operator interface computer consoles.
• Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, and operations PMs.
• Contribute to and promote high housekeeping and organizational standards.
• Support additional team needs as requested by Plant Management.
• All other duties based on business needs.

• Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate
  • Valid Driver’s License
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Technical Associates degree preferred
  • 2+ years of technical training or operations experience
  • 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 multiple tasks and prioritize work

• Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing
• Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces
• Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods
• Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This includes a comprehensive benefits package that covers medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and paid holidays for eligible full-time employees. Additional benefits include a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent…