Production Technician - Liquid Hydrogen Plant

About the role

Air Liquide is hiring a Production Technician for its North Las Vegas Liquid Hydrogen Plant. The role covers day-to-day operation of the plant, including monitoring the process from the DCS, water treatment, sampling and bulk liquid hydrogen truck filling. It is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in the Life Critical Safety program and operate the hydrogen plant safely, efficiently and reliably
• Follow all safety, health, environmental and process safety procedures, and report deficiencies
• Make suggestions to improve plant safety, efficiency and quality
• Communicate with management and logistics product delivery activities
• Develop equipment purging and isolation plans and prepare equipment for maintenance
• Enter work orders into the CMMS and complete maintenance work orders
• Work on call or additional shifts when required and take part in training programs
• Develop or revise operating procedures and train to proficiency on the DCS system
• Fill and prepare liquid hydrogen trailers for shipment and perform chemical analysis of water samples
• Operate the Reverse Osmosis system and water treatment plant
• Show understanding of the basic SMR/liquefaction process (pass the field and drawing test)

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; 2-year associate degree in a technical field or technical training preferred
• 1+ years of related industrial operations preferred
• Team player with good verbal and written communication skills
• Physical requirements: full range of motion, able to lift 50 lbs, climb vertical ladders, work in confined spaces and wear a respirator
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts

Required skills

• Computer literacy with MS Office/Google software
• Knowledge of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems
• Understanding of the basic SMR/liquefaction process

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability insurance, starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time