Senior Plant Operator
Monroeville, PA 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

This plant operator will report to the Plant Manager at Center Township, Pa.

They will be responsible for commissioning, maintenance, testing, and operation of a biodigester facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participate in plant construction and commissioning, responsible for representing the Operations Team relative to safety, reliability, and operability

  • Perform quality control checks for supplies, equipment, instrumentation, and incoming shipments for new and existing facilities

  • Represent Air Liquide as onsite HSES presence primarily focused on safety and environmental aspects while monitoring contractor onsite activity

  • Read technical diagrams and blueprints to verify installation and operation.

  • Responsible for daily maintenance and operations of Air Liquide Biogas facility

  • Maintain gas collection system to safely and cost-effectively maximize both the quantity and quality of biogas for processing

  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks as required including equipment calibrations, equipment PM, control system loop checks, and electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting

  • Validate Systems installation in accordance with approved drawings, technical documentation, and best practices

  • Complete maintenance logs consistent with facility operating plan

  • Plan utilization of production facilities to improve efficiency of operations

  • Maintain facility materials and spare parts inventory

  • Ability to work well with others; Interface with landfill (biogas source) operating team to support good relations and coordinate efforts

  • Make suggestions to improve plant safety, operational efficiency and/or product quality

  • Serve as a safety role model; promote a high level of safety awareness; adhere to and support the continuous improvement of all safety practices / procedures for plant personnel, visitors, and contractors

  • Install, maintain, repair or replace small gauge electrical wiring to include control wiring

  • Assist Plant commissioning team with plant start up, operation of the plant equipment, and systems

  • Perform general electrical maintenance

  • Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices

NOTE: US MILITARY VETERANS ARE INVITED TO APPLY!!

__________________Are you a MATCH?

Required

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Strong command of English language, verbal and written

  • 5+ years of related industrial operations experience with strong mechanical aptitude(chemical/gas processing, production plant operations)

  • Ability and willingness to be on-call, and work holidays and weekends, as required

  • Exhibits knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, machine repair and operation

  • Capable of gaining understanding of governmental regulations including environmental permitting/compliance, plant start up/ commissioning, loading /quality assurance, basic electricity, national/local operating procedures, CMMS, maintenance management process, all HSE issues associated with the facility

  • Ability to work with limited supervision

Preferred

  • 7+ years of chemical/gas processing, production plant operations

  • Work experience as lead or senior technician, with demonstrated ability to work autonomously

  • Mechanical/ electrical field experience

  • Associates Degree in a technical field or technical training

  • Military technical training and/or experience

Working Conditions

  • Loud , noisy process building

  • C1D2 environment; Ignitable concentrations of hazards exist under abnormal operation conditions

  • The ability to lift 1-50 pounds regularly.

  • The ability to respond quickly to sounds.

  • The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in restricted spaces.

  • The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

  • The ability to safely climb unimproved terrain and hills while carrying 20 pounds of equipment and tools

Job Grade: Hourly-07

The hourly rate range for this position in "PA" is $26.00 to $32.00

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

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EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

This position is identified as "safety-sensitive" and is subject to random drug testing in accordance with the current Drug and Alcohol Policy and/or state law.

The candidate must have valid unrestricted employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Differences make our Performance


At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.


We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.


We are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone will be considered for employment, promotions, transfers, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, age, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
5+ years
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