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Canton, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Duties:
This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including participating in operational and routine maintenance tasks within the facility work group without interruption of customer product deliveries, making plant and process decisions and performing process troubleshooting.
Additionally, it involves studying and maintaining site-specific Standard Operating Procedures, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), Process Flow Diagrams, and all other technical documentation as it relates to operational or equipment processes.
The Lead Plant Operator Technician will also conduct Acceptance Test/ Pre Start-up Reviews (PSSR) with Operations & Maintenance, ensure accurate and complete information in maintenance Work Orders, determine if immediate maintenance action is required, document it, and report it to the appropriate personnel.
Other essential tasks include generating initial documentation for on-site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors site-specific training needs, escorting on-site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors throughout the facility as needed, ensuring that contractors, visitors, co-workers, and others comply with National Safety Policies and Procedures.
In addition, it involves actively participating and sharing the lead in the facility safety meetings and inspections/Audits, Facility Operations and Customer Relations Development and loading and unloading cryogenic transports as necessary.
Communication & Collaboration:
The Lead Plant Operator Technician is expected to actively pursue one's own growth and career development through self-initiative practices and working with resources made available as coordinated with the supervisor. Part of this role will also be to foster open communication amongst all facility technicians in relation to best practices, operational or Facility needs, safety issues or concerns, conflicts of interest between shifts or other departments, and sharing operational knowledge and expertise with all other Technicians.
This role involves assisting and working closely with Level 1-4 Technicians with daily facility needs including: Administrative function responsibilities as delegated by the Plant Manager, facility record keeping and documentation, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) input and work order generation and may also need to provide direction to Level 1-4 Technicians as assigned by the Plant manager for coverage, training, schedules and daily task assignments.
Shift Coverage and Rotation:
In this role the individual must follow policies and procedures on proper notification procedures for scheduling vacation, floating holidays, and personal days off. It is also expected that the Lead Plant Operator Technician fills in for vacations and emergency shift relief coverage, as situations warrant.
This role requires participation in a rotational on-call schedule to support the plant during nights and weekends.
Safety & Compliance Functions:
This role includes a commitment to the strict adherence to company policies and safety guidelines as well as meeting or exceeding the company’s safety goals, standards and policies. This role is also expected to instill safety in others, by being safety minded and modeling good safety practice.
Additionally, the position involves supporting, accurately completing, maintaining, and instilling corporate Health, Safety, and Environmental policies & procedures and relevant documentation at the facility in operating and maintaining responsibility for a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly facility.
This role places a strong emphasis on the understanding of governmental regulations including environmental permitting and compliance, loading /quality assurance, basic electricity, National & Local Operating Procedures, CMMS and maintenance management process, and All Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issues associated with the facility.
This position is expected to comply with all regulatory agencies and requirements including, but not limited to Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and company quality policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Required Education:
Required Length & Type of Experience:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
NOTE: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility nor does it imply an employment agreement nor does it imply an employment agreement..
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Benefits
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
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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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