Plant Operator

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The main function and purpose of this position is to oversee and ensure the smooth operation of the plant's production facilities. The incumbent is also responsible for promoting Air Liquide's quality and safety objectives. Successful candidates must be able to work alone, on rotating 12-hour shifts, alternating day and evening, including weekends.

1. Operates plant: Operates air separation plant and pipeline back-up system. Ensures safe start-up, operation and shut-down of plant operations. Loads and unloads trucks and railcars with oxygen, nitrogen and argon. Ensures compliance with procedures established by the Large Industries Group Quality System. Conducts tests to verify plant performance, as required.

2. Oversees equipment maintenance: Makes recommendations to the supervisor based on observations of equipment operation. Ensures periodic monitoring of equipment. Is familiar with the properties of industrial gases and cleaning methods for the oxygen department. Supervises subcontractors as needed. Responds to equipment breakdowns. Undertakes small maintenance projects according to skills and with supervisor's approval.

3. Safety/Quality: Respects the wearing of protective equipment. Pays particular attention to lock-out procedures and those concerning access to confined spaces. Participates in maintaining plant emergency procedures. Acts as first responder in emergency situations in the absence of the supervisor and initiates appropriate communications. Participates in safety meetings and contributes to the achievement of departmental safety objectives. Reports safety issues to the supervisor. Knows and complies with all procedures specified in the plant's Quality Manual.

4. Ensures administrative follow-up: Completes and forwards all incident reports. Completes daily production data reports in the system and required plant statements.

5. Process improvement: Works with team and cross-functional teams to continuously improve work processes. Analyzes activity, identifies causes of problems and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

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Are you a MATCH?

• Diploma: DEC or CEC in chemical process technology, DEC or CEC in instrumentation and control, DEP in industrial mechanics, DEP in electromechanics, secondary 5 with relevant experience in these fields of expertise.

• Knowledge: Compressed and cryogenic gases, computerized systems, oral and written communication skills, mathematical skills, WHMIS, handling and transportation of hazardous materials. Must have knowledge regarding the air separation process and refrigeration units.

• Previous experience in a 24/7/365 environment, chemical process environment (an asset)

Core competencies

• Technical skills: Masters the concepts, tools and methods related to his/her work. Meets the professional requirements of his/her field of activity. Keeps abreast of developments in his/her field.

• Problem solving: Identifies problems in a timely manner. Develops several alternative solutions. Analyzes situations and highlights important points. Proposes appropriate, valid and feasible solutions

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.