Production Technician

R10092045 Production Technician (Open) Location: Guilderland, NY (AMG) - Bulk cryo logistics How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Perform all industrial operations in Primary Production facility in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures. The Production Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a cryogenic liquid depot, focusing on the receipt of liquid Argon (LAR) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) via rail car and the distribution of product to transport trailers. This role ensures that all product transfers meet strict purity specifications while maintaining a site‑wide culture of safety and operational excellence. Pay: $30/hour Bonus: 4% Annual Travel: 0 – 5% based on business needs Work schedule: Mon – Fri (dayshift) plus on‑call as necessary Job Responsibilities Rail Offloading Oversee the offloading of liquid Argon and CO2 rail cars into stationary storage vessels, including the connection of cryogenic hoses and monitoring of pressure/volume during the transfer process. Product Loading Execute the loading of liquid product from storage tanks into trailers, encompassing tasks such as weighing‑in/out transports, connecting loading hoses, and operating loading pumps. Scale Operations Perform weighing operations on commercial scales, ensuring compliance with state regulations (e.g., NYS compliance) and coordinating bypass procedures during scale maintenance. Direct Transfilling: When required by site conditions, perform direct transfilling from rail cars to trailers to ensure supply chain continuity. Quality Assurance & Compliance Analysis & Testing: Conduct required purity testing and sampling for both empty transports and product in storage to verify specifications are met. Documentation: Issue Certificates of Analysis (COA) and ensure all shipping paperwork and Certificates of Supplemental Analysis (CSCOA) are accurate and reflect the current required revisions. cGMP Adherence: Maintain current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to ensure product integrity, particularly for CO2 deliveries. Analyzer Management: Perform regular calibration of analyzers and maintain quality logs within systems like Intelex. Safety & Reliability Hazard Management: Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and obtain necessary Site Work Permits (SHIELD in the Field) for maintenance and high‑risk tasks. Good Catch Reporting: Proactively identify and report equipment anomalies (e.g., valve packing leaks, PSV issues) to prevent product loss or safety incidents. Emergency Response: Maintain a deep understanding of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP), including emergency isolation procedures for pipeline and storage systems. Safety Training: Utilize personal air monitors and adhere to all PPE requirements for handling cryogenic liquids. General Plant Operations Process Monitoring: Conduct regular rounds and readings, utilizing the Distributed Control System (DCS) to monitor trends and system performance. Maintenance Support: Perform minor repairs, such as valve packing adjustments and filter changes, and assist with water treatment management and chemical adjustments. Site Management: Coordinate site‑specific tasks including snow management to maintain traffic flow and ensure adequate parking for transport trailers. Inventory Control: Manage site consumables and spare parts, including the organization of storage containers (Conex) for maintenance efficiency. Qualifications Required Qualifications : High School or related technical diploma Strong technical aptitude Preferred Qualifications : 2 years of experience in an industrial setting Benefits We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short‑term and long‑term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Equal Employment Opportunity Information 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 to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us‑View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr