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Air Liquide

Industrial and medical gas provider

Gas Plant Production Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$30 - $35/hr+ 401(k) match + 14-week paid childbirth benefit
Senior
Associate's
Phoenix, AZ, USA
In PersonSome travel to support other US plants during turnarounds, outages, and commissioning.
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Six or more years of technical training or operations experience is required.
  • Ability to work extended hours or shift work as business needs dictate, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Knowledge or understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment, and piping systems is required.
  • Familiarity with plant operating regulations, including Process Safety Management, Environmental Protection Agency regulations, Food and Drug Administration regulations, and state and local regulations, is required.
  • Knowledge of proper methods for locking out and isolating equipment is required.
  • Ability to use computers, including Google and Microsoft software, is required.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, work on elevated platforms or surfaces and in non-conditioned environments, and enter confined spaces for inspection, testing, and work is required.
  • An understanding of engineering concepts or willingness to learn them through site training and qualification programs is sought.
  • Ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions is required.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups to solve problems is required.
Responsibilities
  • Safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot steam methane reformer, carbon dioxide purification, high-purity helium, and supporting systems supplying an on-site semiconductor manufacturer.
  • Monitor plant systems for abnormalities, respond to alarms and abnormal indications, and coordinate action to support continuous delivery of high-purity gas to Central Utility Plants.
  • Provide rotating 24-hour on-call support to high-purity hydrogen and carbon dioxide production plants, liquid bulk systems, and high-purity gas delivery systems.
  • Partner in the operation, repair, and startup of equipment.
  • Prepare hydrogen, carbon dioxide, helium, steam, cooling tower, makeup water, and natural gas systems for maintenance by purging, cleaning, flushing, and isolating energy sources according to local and corporate instructions.
  • Participate in the site's Safe Work Permit program as an authorized person, permit writer, and worker.
  • Assist with repair and maintenance of compressors, valves, pumps, cooling towers, water treatment systems, analyzers, and electronic devices.
  • Operate systems according to written and verbal instructions from Plant Engineers and the Site Manager, and according to corporate standards.
  • Functionally test equipment before customer acceptance.
  • Troubleshoot and repair gas delivery equipment.
  • Maintain, operate, and calibrate specialty gas delivery equipment, including bulk tanks, analyzers, and monitoring equipment.
  • Maintain historical records of equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Assist in identifying and resolving gas-related semiconductor manufacturing problems.
  • Assist in drafting operating procedure and work-instruction specifications, and revise existing procedures for equipment at each location.
  • Engage with customer and Air Liquide programs, including safety, training, operations, and preventive maintenance.
  • Comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental standards, including personal protective equipment, lockout/tagout, and confined space entry requirements.
  • Complete assigned tasks according to existing procedures and written or verbal instructions.
  • Support other US plants during turnarounds, outages, and commissioning, with some travel.
Desired Qualifications
  • A technical associate's degree is preferred.
  • Qualification to operate a forklift, man lift, and overhead crane is preferred.

About the company

Air Liquide produces and supplies industrial and medical gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon, and specialty gases, to manufacturers, healthcare providers, electronics, and energy companies. It operates through production plants, pipelines, cylinder networks, and on-site supply units, and it also designs and builds gas production and separation systems, including cryogenic air separation plants and large electrolyzers, via its engineering arm. Its Gas & Services business serves industry and healthcare and it is a major producer of hydrogen, investing in low-carbon hydrogen projects and electrolysis as part of industrial decarbonization. It serves the semiconductor industry and space programs as well. Its goal is to enable industrial decarbonization and the energy transition by providing reliable gases and engineering capabilities for large-scale gas production, hydrogen supply, and on-site services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 comparable sales grew 3.5%, and electronics project decisions topped €1 billion.
  • Air Liquide said H1 2026 industrial investment decisions reached €2.9 billion, up 26%.
  • The Taichung, Taiwan plant opened March 25, 2026, serving AI chipmakers.

What critics are saying

  • Elliott built a stake August 31, 2026, and demands margin improvement and more buybacks.
  • Air Liquide executed only €167 million of buybacks in early 2026, versus Linde's $4.6 billion.
  • Electrolyzers and chip plants need flawless commissioning; Normand'Hy, ELYgator, and Taiwan delays defer returns.

What makes Air Liquide unique

  • Air Liquide runs 54 semiconductor facilities in Taiwan and a first local advanced materials plant.
  • Its Normandy hydrogen network links pipelines, electrolyzers, CCS, and TotalEnergies contracts.
  • DIG Airgas, closed January 13, 2026, doubled South Korea workforce and scale.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

6%
MarketScreener
Oct 6th, 2026
Air Liquide raises $2.3B in multi-tranche bond to fund BEYOND 2030 strategic plan

Air Liquide has successfully issued a €2 billion multi-tranche bond following its Capital Markets Day and announcement of its BEYOND strategic plan. The bond, significantly oversubscribed by investors, was executed under the Group's Euro Medium Term Note programme with 2-year, 5-year and 10-year maturities. The weighted average interest rate is below 4.00% per annum, considering pre-hedging arrangements. The proceeds will finance general corporate purposes and debt refinancing. The issue will be rated "A" by Standard & Poor's and Scope Ratings and "A2" by Moody's. Chief Financial Officer Jérôme Pelletan said the issuance reflects investor confidence in implementing the company's new BEYOND strategic plan for 2030.

Euronext
Sep 7th, 2026
Activist investor Elliott builds Air Liquide stake, pushes for changes, sources say | live

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a stake in Paris-based Air Liquide and is urging the French multinational company to improve its margins, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Air Liquide
Jul 6th, 2026
Air Liquide invests over 170M USD in the U.S. to support SK hynix’s ambition to build a global AI memory ecosystem | Air Liquide

Air Liquide invests over 170M USD in the U.S. to support SK hynix’s ambition to build a global AI memory ecosystem

Yahoo Finance
May 1st, 2026
Air Liquide's fair value rises to $224 as analysts lift targets to $234

Air Liquide's fair value estimate has shifted from €196.58 to €198.15, moving closer to external analyst targets clustered around €206 to €207. Recent analyst activity, including raised price targets from Citi (to €207 from €195) and Berenberg (to €206 from €202), alongside upgrades from Kepler Cheuvreux and Morgan Stanley, reflects growing confidence in the company's revenue and cash flow potential. The company recently announced significant investments, including over $350 million for oxygen and nitrogen supply to HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana's facility, €200 million for industrial gas units in Hiroshima, and completion of an Advanced Materials plant in Taiwan. An upcoming Analyst and Investor Day is expected to provide further details on medium-term priorities and capital allocation.

World-Energy
Apr 1st, 2026
Air Liquide launches $565M green bond to refinance hydrogen and sustainability projects

Air Liquide has launched its first green bond issue, raising €500 million to finance and refinance sustainable projects including hydrogen development. The 10-year bond was issued at a yield of 0.461% under the group's Euro Medium Term Note programme. Proceeds will refinance Air Liquide's September 2021 bond maturities and support the company's long-term growth. The issuance follows ambitious sustainable projects announced in March, particularly focused on reducing CO2 emissions. Fabienne Lecorvaisier, Executive Vice-President of Finance and Operations, said the transaction demonstrates investor confidence in Air Liquide's sustainability commitments. The company plans to become a regular issuer of sustainable bonds, integrating ESG considerations with economic and financial performance in its growth strategy.