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Air Liquide

Industrial and medical gas provider

Chemical Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNewport, DE, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • At least 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience is required.
  • Proven experience with C1D1 and C1D2 explosion-proof environments, particularly hazardous material handling and solvent extraction, is required.
  • Good written skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to use Microsoft Office tools are required.
  • Physical stamina to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects is required.
  • Ability to stand continuously in one location for 2–3 hours before a break is required.
  • Flexibility to work shifts and occasional overtime is required.
  • Good judgment, attention to detail, and manual dexterity are preferred.
  • Strong multitasking skills are preferred.
  • A deep understanding of chemical processes and equipment is preferred.
  • Communication, interpersonal, organizational, numerical, and analytical skills are preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize time efficiently is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Operate automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity according to operating procedures, including programmable logic control devices.
  • Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, recipes, and procedures to produce products according to the ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems.
  • Perform complex liquid and chemical batch manufacturing while maintaining familiarity with a variety of production machines.
  • Work in C1D1 and C1D2 explosion-proof environments, particularly in hazardous material handling and solvent extraction.
  • Monitor and control process variables such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates.
  • Route product samples for quality control inspection according to procedure.
  • Perform preventive maintenance regularly and on time; conduct first-line troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions, computer program issues, and setting adjustments, involving appropriate experts as needed.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
  • Actively contribute to safety improvement programs.
  • Comply with company policies for safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance, and on-the-job conduct.
  • Work 12-hour shifts on a DuPont schedule with day-night rotation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Good judgment, attention to detail, and manual dexterity are preferred.
  • Strong multitasking skills are preferred.
  • A deep understanding of chemical processes and equipment is preferred.
  • Communication, interpersonal, organizational, numerical, and analytical skills are preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize time efficiently is preferred.

About the Company

Air Liquide

Industrial and medical gas provider

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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