Operations Technician

Operations Technician

Our client is seeking an Operations Technician to support the startup, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of ultra-high purity nitrogen plants. This role plays an important part in ensuring safe, reliable plant performance, maintaining customer supply, responding to operational needs, and supporting day-to-day production and maintenance activities in a highly regulated industrial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Start up and operate ultra-high purity nitrogen plants, including air separation units.
• Adjust plant operations using process control systems to meet production demands.
• Complete operational and maintenance tasks as part of an onsite team.
• Respond to plant alarms during nights and weekends while on call.
• Perform daily rounds, record readings, and calibrate onsite gas analyzers.
• Manage cryogenic tank inventories and support customer supply requirements.
• Complete preventative maintenance work orders according to the published schedule.
• Maintain compressors, piping systems, cooling water systems, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot cryogenic gas systems and interpret P&IDs.
• Follow all HSE standards and maintain strong safety practices at all times.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of related operations experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google software, and operator interface consoles/HMIs.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders and stairs as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cryogenic gas systems, air separation units, or industrial plant operations.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance in a manufacturing, utilities, or process plant environment.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with compressors, piping systems, cooling water systems, or related plant equipment.