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Air Liquide

Industrial and medical gas provider

Lead Production Technician

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFremont, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a chemical process operations environment and qualification on the process are required.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills are required, along with proficiency in basic word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
  • A performance-based leadership skill set is required.
  • Incident Commander Training at the ICS200 level or higher is required.
  • The candidate must demonstrate the ability to think and plan ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results.
  • The candidate must be qualified in the process for at least one year.
  • The candidate must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot problems.
  • The candidate must understand plant fire systems and alarms.
  • Hazmat technician-level training from a certified body is required.
  • The candidate must understand IMS and the Plant Gas Monitoring system.
  • The candidate must understand plant-specific Cylinder Handling Programs, including PF, ERP, Cylinder Handling, and PM.
  • The candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.
  • The candidate must be able to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test to wear a full-face respirator as required.
  • The candidate must communicate effectively and proficiently in English, verbally and in writing.
  • The candidate must remain clean-shaven at all times.
  • The candidate must be able to wear a tight-fitting full-face respirator and fully encapsulated Level A emergency response suit, SCBA, or other tight-fitting and/or supplied-air respirators.
  • The candidate must successfully complete all assigned and required training.
  • The candidate must be able to roll cylinders by tilting a cylinder slightly with one hand and using the other hand to move it forward by rolling it.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate shift activities to meet the production schedule and perform multiple shift rounds to ensure plans are executed.
  • Create an environment that fosters team and individual empowerment.
  • Lead start-of-shift meetings to communicate priorities and general team communications.
  • Provide on-shift technical and process subject matter expertise.
  • Enhance shift skills and knowledge through coaching on processes and equipment.
  • Serve as an on-shift resource for quality issues.
  • Work with the Production Supervisor to facilitate integration of new shift team members and establish performance measurement KPIs.
  • Reinforce adherence to work processes and work instructions.
  • Ensure Environmental, Safety and Health standards and regulations are met or exceeded.
  • Sign work permits.
  • Use IMS as a guide for work activities.
  • Coach team members on value assessments of tasks and service requests, and facilitate first-line conflict resolution.
  • Focus technical and process expertise on quality-related opportunities.
  • Facilitate team members’ skill development through coaching on processes and equipment.
  • Participate in process-related root-cause or failure analysis, use the Sologic RCI methodology to identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Ensure work requests for maintenance or other services are clearly defined, scheduled, and completed.
  • Ensure startup and shutdown tasks align with plant operation activities.
  • Interact with the Sales & Operations planning process, provide input, and execute its results.
  • Balance quality, productivity, manpower, cost, safety, and morale, and work with supervisors to continuously improve in all areas.
  • Maintain proper inventory levels of product, raw materials, and manufacturing supplies.
  • Act as the first responder for equipment, process, and general production issues; use judgment and operator input to resolve issues and contact appropriate off-duty personnel when additional guidance is needed.
  • Participate actively on the ALAM emergency response team, including as an emergency response entry team member.
  • Create end-of-shift reports.
  • Cross-train on approved functions.
  • Initiate activities and responsibilities independently that contribute to goals and consistent, defect-free results.
  • Research, develop, and incorporate new ideas and process improvements into work.
  • Work rotating day and/or night shifts, including weekends, and support other sites as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of leadership experience, preferably in specialty chemical manufacturing.
  • Experience with Sologic Root Cause Investigation.
  • A track record of measuring performance against goals and standards, including KPIs.
  • Experience with 5S and Lean manufacturing.

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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