Full-Time

Maintenance Specialist

Updated on 9/3/2026

Air Liquide

Air Liquide

10,001+ employees

Produces and supplies industrial gases globally

No salary listed

Grandpuits-Bailly-Carrois, France

Remote

Regular travel is required across the listed Zone Centre sites.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • A technical Bac+2/3 qualification, such as BUT GIM, BTS Maintenance, or a professional licence, is required.
  • The candidate must have initial operational experience.
  • The candidate must be proficient in the mechanics of rotating machines, including compressors, pumps, and turbines.
  • The candidate must be able to interpret mechanical drawings and write operating procedures.
  • The candidate must demonstrate rigor, computer proficiency, and a safety culture.
  • A valid Category B driving licence is required.
Responsibilities
  • Centralize work requests and deploy the established maintenance-stop preparation methodology.
  • Write operating procedures and technical specifications, launch calls for tender, and conduct technical alignments with contractors and suppliers.
  • Plan interventions while coordinating all stakeholders and incorporating operating constraints.
  • Participate in preparing equipment isolations with operating teams.
  • Lead mechanical worksite execution while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental rules.
  • Manage unforeseen issues and additional work, validate intervention conformity, and formally accept completed work during restart.
  • Conduct technical and financial feedback reviews to optimize future operations.
  • Track and update activities using MAXIMO computerized maintenance management system, Google Suite, Air Liquide intranet tools, and document-management tools.
  • Contribute to investment projects and provide occasional support to local maintenance teams or other national departments during major maintenance stops.

Air Liquide is a global provider of industrial gases and related services. It produces and supplies gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and specialty gas mixtures to a wide range of industries, including healthcare, electronics, manufacturing, and energy. Its products are used in processes like welding, metal fabrication, chemical production, medical therapies, and semiconductor manufacturing; it also supports advanced applications like rocket propellants and diving equipment through its subsidiaries. The company operates a vast network of production plants, distribution logistics, and gas handling equipment, and it often enters markets via acquisitions (e.g., Airgas) to expand its geographic reach and customer base. Air Liquide's goal is to be the leading supplier of gases and related services worldwide, enabling customers to improve efficiency, safety, and performance in their operations.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 SK hynix contracts exceeded $370 million across Indiana and South Korea.
  • Air Liquide's 2026 Electronics investments lock in customers for late-2027 and 2028 startups.
  • June 2026 DIG Airgas integration expands Korean scale and strengthens regional pricing power.

What critics are saying

  • Elliott built a stake on August 31, 2026, demanding margin improvement.
  • A margin fight can force buybacks, restructuring, or board changes by the 2027 AGM.
  • Semiconductor capex dependence leaves 2027-2028 plants exposed if AI memory demand cools.

What makes Air Liquide unique

  • Air Liquide builds, owns, and operates on-site gas plants under long-term contracts.
  • Its 2026 SK hynix deals anchor it inside AI memory supply chains.
  • Healthcare, space, and electronics diversify demand beyond commodity industrial gases.

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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

Sabbatical Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

6%
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.

Nikkei Asia
Mar 25th, 2026
Air Liquide opens first Taiwan chip materials plant in $1B+ AI investment

Air Liquide, Europe's largest industrial gas maker, has opened its first chip materials plant in Taiwan on Wednesday. The facility is part of the company's investment exceeding $1 billion in Taiwan to support growing demand for AI chip production. The plant will supply materials to Taiwan's semiconductor industry, which is experiencing increased demand driven by artificial intelligence applications.