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Are you looking for an opportunity to work at a Production facility where you can make a positive impact on others? We have an opportunity for you!
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for a Site Supervisor to provide operating and administrative support to the Joliet and Morris, IL, standalone Air Separation plants which produce oxygen and nitrogen to pipeline customers. This position will have no direct reports and will work in conjunction with the existing Site Supervisor to cover both facilities and will report to the Area Manager in the region.
The position will be responsible for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the equipment at the facility. The basic function of this role is to provide necessary technical and hands-on support to continuously improve plant operation, maintenance, mechanical equipment integrity, reliability, costs and on-stream factor.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Participation in the Basic Safety Process and responsibility for the site's overall safety performance.
- Controlling and monitoring the process to produce oxygen and nitrogen via pipeline to the customer.
- Working with the customers on technical/supply matters and building the customer relationship.
- Providing hands-on support or assisting in plant equipment mechanical repairs, instrument calibrations and electrical troubleshooting as required.
- Investigating equipment failures, determining root causes of failures, and recommending appropriate solutions to reduce the reoccurrence of/or eliminating causes of found failures.
- Following Operating procedures and Global Safety Standards.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Two-year Associate Degree in a technical field a plus, but not required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in industry.
- Strong understanding of Air Separation facilities or operating and maintenance experience with complex processes is preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Self-starter with the ability to plan his/her own activities (including maintenance planning) for safe and reliable operation within budget limitations.
- Willing to work alone.
- Willing to take 24 hour on-call responsibilities for the sites on a rotating basis with the other Site Supervisor.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Should reside within 30 minutes of the Morris/Joliet facilities to respond after hours as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to climb ladders and steps and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Will be exposed to a high noise environment.
- Elevated work required.
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.
We offer a comprehensive benefits 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.
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