At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
Reimagine What's Possible
Air Products has an immediate opening for a Regional Operations Specialist supporting Small HYCO and Gen Gas sites across Eastern America. This role provides technical, operational, and leadership support and reports directly to the Ops Detroit and Small H2 Manager.
The preferred location for this role is a residence within the IG North sub-region, though candidates located elsewhere will be considered. The role requires approximately 50% travel to field locations across the Eastern U.S.
The Operations Specialist provides firstline support for multiple sites across MI, TN, MO, and NC, including three HYCO Smart Plants, one Small HYCO plant, one PHG 830 H Generator, one ASU, and one HPN.
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
401k with 100% vested company core and match
Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
Adoption assistance
Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
Legal Plan coverage
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Many more supplemental benefits available
Responsibilities:
Safety Lead for Normal Operations and Outages
Provide plant event support for unplanned plant upsets and trips, as well as outage shutdowns and startups.
Lead outage preparation and onsite support, including lockout guidance and safety leadership.
BSP coordinator
PSM Audit Prep
Serve as an Operations Trainer, supporting SWP, IRR, Operations Certification, and Leadership Certification.
Compliance Management Oversight
Event Management Oversight
IRR approver
Coordinate plant coverage for vacations, FMLA, and outage support.
Technical Support Including:
Troubleshoot abnormal plant conditions and events
Troubleshoot and/or repair transmitters, valves, motors, and MCCs
Proficient in MI program implementation
Work directly with the Maintenance Manager to facilitate TARs and repairs
Proficient with SAP
Qualifications:
High School diploma required; technical degree or higher education preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial gas equipment support or related technical roles
Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
Plant operations experience preferred
Instrumentation and controls experience preferred
Self-motivated, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Willingness to travel up to 50%, including support of remote locations
The successful candidate should reside within one hour of a major airport or have access to travel to a major airport.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Strong administrative skills to track and manage activities
Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
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We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
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Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Air Products is also committed to Employment Equity (Canada).
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