Operations Technician III

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: New Castle, Delaware

Skills: Mechanical proficiency, DCS, Water chemistry testing, Safety programs, Piping schematics, LOTO, Rotating equipment, Catalyst reactors, Valves, Syngas cleanup skid

Company Overview
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 Do you enjoy working in a plant environment and have strong mechanical proficiency with a positive demeanor? If so, you could be a great fit for our Operations team. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for an experienced Operations Technician III at our Delaware City, DE facility. The Delaware City Refinery hydrogen (H₂) facility is located onsite at the PBF Refinery and consists of one Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) and associated equipment. In the Operations Technician role, you will work closely with Mechanical Technicians, Instrument Technicians, fellow Operations Technicians, and Process Engineers to safely and efficiently operate and maintain the Hydrogen Plant, including active participation in the management of effective safety programs.

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 available day one of employment
401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
Paid vacation,



holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance (AD&D;), Supplemental AD&D;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities:
Monitor and control hydrogen production processes, including water treatment and boiler systems, DCS, rotating equipment, catalyst reactors, valves, and the syngas cleanup skid.
Read and interpret piping schematics and diagrams
Follow written procedures to start and stop equipment
Isolate systems for maintenance using permits and LOTO
Perform water chemistry testing
Operate manual and pneumatic valves
Operate systems remotely via Distributed Control System (DCS)
Stand rotating watches outside normal hours, including Turbine Generator Watch and CCS/DC Central Watch
Work safely in dynamic plant environments (noise, high temperatures, etc.)

Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Willing to work 12‑hour rotating shifts and provide limited operations support to other North American sites
Strong team player with a clear dedication to safety
Strong communication skills
This is a Safety‑Sensitive Position
The Plant Operator role aligns well with experience gained in Engineering Department ratings on surface and submarine platforms (nuclear and non‑nuclear), including Machinist’s Mate, Electrician’s Mate, Damage Controlman, Engineman, Electronics Technician, and Gas Turbine Systems Technician.
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.
#li-ms1 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, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive advantages 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. Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at [email protected]. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.

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