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Air Liquide

Industrial and medical gas provider

Gas Plant Production Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$35 - $40/hr
Senior
Associate's
Sherman, TX, USA
In PersonOn-site in Sherman, Texas.
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 6 years of technical training or operations experience is required.
  • Ability to work extended hours and shift work, including nights, weekends, and possibly holidays, as business needs dictate.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Knowledge 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 equipment lockout and isolation methods is required.
  • Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications, is required.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and a self-motivated attitude are required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to deal effectively with team members, management, and external customers are required.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes or boots, and flame-resistant clothing, is required.
  • Full range of motion and ability to lift 50 pounds are required.
  • Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms or surfaces is required.
  • Ability to work in a non-conditioned environment for extended periods is required.
  • Ability to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing, and work is required.
Responsibilities
  • Work safely in all situations.
  • Champion safety and serve as a resource to others concerning plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies and procedures; model good safety practices.
  • Identify potential maintenance needs and enter them into the maintenance management system (Maximo).
  • Perform all work in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures and current life safety training and safety requirements, including safe work permits, energy control isolation and IDLs, confined-space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, and plant safety inspections.
  • Ensure contractors, visitors, coworkers, and others comply with company safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform plant cold starts and warm starts with assistance.
  • Calibrate and troubleshoot plant analyzers.
  • Perform day-to-day facility operations independently and collaboratively as needed.
  • Make thoughtful decisions to maintain the reliability and quality of delivered products.
  • Learn and follow standard operating procedures and corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping isometrics, simple schematics, P&IDs, and electrical schematics; and perform basic math operations.
  • Write and redline standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records and follow documentation and record-retention policies and procedures.
  • Use control-board and operator-interface computer consoles proficiently.
  • Conduct operator rounds, perform routine water sampling, oversee truck-loading operations, and perform operational preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Coordinate and guide completion of preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Participate in planned plant outages.
  • Maintain high housekeeping and organizational standards.
  • Work rotating shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Carry an on-call duty phone according to the rotational schedule and respond promptly to incoming calls and system alarms.
  • Oversee and support plant operations outside normal business hours and on weekends.
  • Engage in cross-functional training across the maintenance and instrumentation disciplines.
  • Obtain certification in 5S workplace organization techniques and consistently adhere to established operational standards.
  • Contribute to additional team priorities as needed by Plant Management.
Desired Qualifications
  • A technical associate's degree is preferred.
  • Qualification to operate a forklift and man lift is preferred.
  • Comprehensive technical proficiency with tools and piping-system components, including flanges, pipe sizing, and fittings, is strongly 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.