Plant Technician Operator

Airgas • Chester, VA

8d • $26 - $30

About The Position

R10086433 Plant Technician Operator (Open) Location: Chester, VA - ASU How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? WE ARE HIRING Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator - Chester, Virginia At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture. We are looking for you! $26/$30 per hour 4% Annual Bonus 12 hour rotating Shifts and On Call Recruiter: The Production Plant Operator contributes to the operation and stewardship of equipment used in air separation, vacuum swing absorption and carbon dioxide plants; we also value a commitment to the care and maintenance of plant mechanical, instrumentation and electrical devices and equipment. The position will help facilitate various types of processing plants in order to support startups, training and leave coverage for fellow production team members. ________________________

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 2 – 3 years of industrial plant / cryogenic plant experience preferred.
• Understanding of control valve functions and systems used to control flows & pressures on industrial tanks
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a plant environment

Nice To Haves

• Air Separation Plant or related industrial experience would be a valuable addition to the team.
• Water Treatment – an understanding of water treatment principles and equipment is welcomed.
• Refrigeration – A basic understanding of refrigeration systems is a great asset.
• Air Separation – A basic understanding of air separation and associated technologies is highly regarded.
• Electrical/Instrumentation experience or interest is a plus.

Responsibilities

• operation and stewardship of equipment used in air separation, vacuum swing absorption and carbon dioxide plants
• care and maintenance of plant mechanical, instrumentation and electrical devices and equipment
• facilitate various types of processing plants in order to support startups, training and leave coverage for fellow production team members

Benefits

• 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
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED