Control Board Operator

R10072205 Control Board Operator (Open)

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

We are looking for you!

• Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect.

• Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty.

• Location: Independence, OH

• Pay Range: $38/hr - $40/hr - Please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

• Schedule: 7 days on/7 days off, 12 hour shift

The ROCC Technician will be responsible for the day to day remote operation and control of equipment used in air separation, vacuum swing absorption, and carbon dioxide plants for multiple sites across the United States from a central location. They will also be accountable for the remote monitoring and troubleshooting of plant mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical devices and equipment, working hand in hand with engineering personnel in assisting field technicians with the identification and correction of ongoing plant issues and inefficiencies. Periodically, this position will provide on-site field support to various types of processing plants in order to support startups, training and leave coverage for normal production technicians.

• Works a 24/7 Shift based schedule with office/training days included (including normal business hours).

• Remotely monitors and maintains the safe operation of Airgas Production Facilities, which produce cryogenic or gaseous products.

• Controls flow, purities, pressures, and processes using SCADA/HMI/PLC system.

• Follows Remote Operations Control Center (ROCC) Manager and Leading Enterprise Analytics and Diagnostics (LEAD) Center recommendations to adjust operating mode of the facilities and system to ensure operations in the most reliable and economically efficient configuration.

• Utilizes gas & liquid production of facilities along with energy optimization principles to optimize overall production.

• Manages supply availability of the system in the short term by working closely with the internal logistics team.

• Safely executes during crisis situations identifying, communicating, escalating, and facilitating as required to ensure continuity of supply to customers.

• Supports ROCC execution effort engaging all key stakeholders in collaborative communication to manage operational events, product supply requirements & risk, equipment outages & constraints, customer needs, and logistical considerations.

• Documents all communication (written & spoken) as well as operational incidents in the ROCC logbook.

• Reviews and approves quality documentation related to Medical Product Release for facilities that require loading support.

• Resolves plant alerts and alarms, or escalates to the appropriate party (plant/field technician, ROCC Mgmt) for further troubleshooting and follows the Case Management process.

• Applies appropriate standard operating procedures and updates as required by ROCC Manager.

• When providing operational support coverage, prepares and maintains accurate records in accordance with all safety, quality, regulatory and production requirements, such as plant readings, plant maintenance, instrument calibrations in alignment with local instructions and systems.

• Perform quality assurance functions associated with products to maintain quality assurance according to local instructions and as needed during coverage events.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Requires 100% compliance with all Airgas safety policy and procedures, and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) training and techniques to prevent lost time or serious injury to others.

• Maintains a high degree of safety by employing safe work habits.

• Promotes and develops safe work behaviors through the use of existing policies and procedures and an emphasis on safety behavior management techniques.

• Assists with safety incident investigations, including near misses, using root cause analysis leading to recommended corrective actions to eliminate recurrences.

• Ensures applicable regulatory (OSHA, EPA, DHS) requirements are met and applicable training and recordkeeping is performed to meet departmental and location requirements.

• Complies with maintenance of environmental, safety, quality assurance, and FDA compliance systems and programs.

Are you a MATCH?

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, two years technical college or military technical experience and 5 plus years of operating industrial processes, Air Separation/CO2 Plant experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Critical thinking - ability to work independently to troubleshoot, diagnose & solve issues with process and plant equipment

• Requires the use of considerable judgment to recognize plant process problems and interpret malfunctions to make decisions accordingly

• Air Separation/Onsite and Carbon Dioxide - A basic understanding of associated technologies required

• Instrumentation and Equipment - understands and has experience with various forms of instrumentation used in process plants and troubleshooting techniques

• Familiarity with Google Workspace applications

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Strong analytical capability

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Ability to visit customer facilities and Airgas plants

• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple issues simultaneously

• Ability to interpret and act upon documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals

• Free-thinking, innovative, and adaptable attitude toward solutions

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to work under pressure and manage crisis situations

• Ability to adapt to new situations

• Ability to pay close attention to details

• Must be able to work overtime and off shifts when requested.

• Must be able to work at all types of process plants and may require multiple weeks onsite.

• Must have the ability to work alone, weekends, and holidays.

• Requires continuous mental and visual attention to operate equipment

• Travel Requirements:

  • Low (< 10% of work time)

  • Must possess a valid drivers license

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you'll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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 race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. 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.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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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-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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