Full-Time

Plant Manager

Micron Boise

Posted on 11/24/2025

Air Liquide

Air Liquide

10,001+ employees

Produces and supplies industrial gases globally

Compensation Overview

$145k - $165k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Boise, ID, USA + 1 more

More locations: Federal Way, WA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of process/plant operations experience OR 10+ years of process industry experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to work extended hours, shift work, and be on call as business needs dictate; infrequent travel.
  • Technical understanding of Air Liquide operations and familiarity with regulatory requirements (PSM, OSHA, EPA, EEOC).
  • Solid foundation in engineering/technical fundamentals, trained in process safety, and knowledgeable in root cause analysis.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office, Intranet access, Maximo®, Oracle Cost Reporting, ACE Online).
  • Ability to deliver and explain training material, highly organized with effective time management skills.
  • Displays mechanical and electrical aptitude, working knowledge of commercial agreements and Electronics customer relations.
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills, general understanding of accounting principles and plant operating budget.
  • Knowledgeable in general maintenance management processes (work management, planning, scheduling, PM compliance, TAR planning) and the capital process (ACE submittal, economic analysis).
Responsibilities
  • Complies with Regulatory Requirements: Operates the facility in compliance with all governmental regulations and Air Liquide policies, maintaining necessary licenses and permits.
  • Provides regulatory training, maintains documentation, and reports/investigates all incidents, ensuring timely corrective actions.
  • Ensures fair employment practices in evaluations, hiring, promotions, and assignments.
  • Operates the Plant Safely and Reliably: Meets or exceeds company safety standards, owns Key Operating Documents, and ensures updated PID’s.
  • Makes plant and process decisions, performs troubleshooting, and delegates authority to trained subordinates.
  • Ensures delivery of required product quality and quantity.
  • Partners with the Reliability Team for predictive/preventive maintenance, planned turnarounds, and unexpected events.
  • Maintains high housekeeping standards (5S), keeps hazard analyses current, and ensures compliance with PSM, EIS, and IMS requirements.
  • Develops long and short-term plans for improving safety, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Approves all critical work permits and ensures effective maintenance planning and completion.
  • Develops and Leads People: Models exemplary safety behavior and takes a leadership role in achieving "Zero Accidents."
  • Conducts annual performance reviews, implements individual development plans, and provides training/coaching.
  • Recruits, assigns, directs, and evaluates employee work, overseeing staff competence development.
  • Instills a culture of strict adherence to operational policies and procedures.
  • Manages Cost: Understands, monitors, optimizes, and is accountable for operating costs within the authorized budget (variable, fixed, and capital).
  • Identifies and implements cost reduction opportunities.
  • Participates in capital planning, including maintaining a long-term capital improvement plan.
  • Controls overtime, continuously monitors and improves efficiency, availability, reliability, and quality.
  • Utilizes national purchasing agreements and partners with Corporate Supply Management for outsourced work and materials.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Taiwan plant completed supports TSMC's AI chip demand with $1B investment.
  • $350M deal supplies oxygen to Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana facility starting 2025.
  • €500M green bond funds hydrogen projects, issued at 0.461% yield.

What critics are saying

  • TSMC's Arizona in-house gas production erodes Air Liquide's Taiwan revenue in 6-12 months.
  • EU CBAM tariffs from January 2026 slash 30% of non-green gas export margins.
  • Hyundai Steel's 2025 DRI shift bypasses Air Liquide's $350M oxygen contract.

What makes Air Liquide unique

  • Air Liquide pioneered air liquefaction in 1902, enabling oxygen and nitrogen separation.
  • Co-developed modern diving regulator in 1946 via La Spirotechnique subsidiary.
  • Acquired Airgas in 2016, dominating U.S. safety equipment with 22.2% share.

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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

2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
World Energy Council
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.

Surperformance
Feb 25th, 2026
Air Liquide raises $793M in inaugural Swiss franc bond issuance

Air Liquide has completed a multi-tranche bond issuance totalling 640 million Swiss francs (approximately €702 million). The transaction, carried out under the Group's Euro Medium Term Note programme, comprises three tranches with maturities of 5, 8 and 12 years at a weighted average interest rate below 1% annually. The proceeds will finance the Group's general needs. Chief Financial Officer Jérôme Pelletan described the inaugural Swiss franc bond issue as an important milestone in Air Liquide's financial diversification strategy, demonstrating investor confidence in the company's business model and financial strength whilst supporting long-term growth.

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