Field Operator

About Air Products

At Air Products, we continuously innovate by leveraging our collective expertise and motivated workforce to develop groundbreaking solutions that transform industries. Our efforts power advancements that span from space exploration to life-saving healthcare and large-scale production facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and stable working environment by strictly following company and industry safety protocols, documenting safety activities accurately.
• Adhere rigorously to Personal Protective Equipment policies, Lockout-Tagout procedures, permit systems including Hot Work and Confined Space Entry, and other approved safe work methods.
• Engage in Process Hazard Analyses, monitor safety-critical equipment and systems, and maintain compliance with process safety standards, MOC protocols, and operating procedures.
• Serve as a certified first responder for emergencies such as fires, gas leaks, and emergency shutdowns; operate firefighting and emergency equipment effectively.
• Comply with environmental permits, control chemical spill incidents, and consistently identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Utilize the Basic Safety Practice program to safeguard operational personnel.
• Operate the hydrogen plant facilities including Steam Methane Reformer with CO2 removal and compression sections, PSA systems and Tail Gas compression, Membrane Units, and associated utilities as per operational instructions.
• Manage pipeline networks to safely and efficiently supply hydrogen, steam, and CO2 to customer pipelines.
• Ensure adherence to BHIG standards and global best practices concerning environmental health and safety, productivity, reliability, quality, and customer service excellence.
• Maintain continuous customer communication at the field level to meet demand while maximizing facility efficiency and profit.
• Follow site work manuals and procedures to oversee production and supply, maintaining safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility.
• Conduct frequent process monitoring by field rounds, inspecting equipment using multiple senses and local indicators, adjusting controls to maintain parameters, and collecting routine samples.
• Perform detailed startup and shutdown sequences for the plant or individual units, ensuring safe transitions and supporting commissioning activities.
• Communicate effectively with DCS operators and shift supervisors regarding operational adjustments and maintenance coordination.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for equipment preparation and restart under safe conditions.
• Conduct thorough shift handovers, reporting abnormalities, ongoing work, and special instructions to incoming operators.
• Maintain precise log records of operational parameters, incidents, and production data, taking full accountability for accuracy.
• Identify causes of process deviations and equipment failures, collaborating with engineering to implement durable corrective measures.
• Contribute to operational improvement initiatives and debottlenecking projects aimed at enhancing safety, reliability, and profitability.
• Comply fully with preventive and corrective maintenance tasks as well as environmental regulations.
• Support and assist in planning for plant shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Provide mentorship and motivation to newly assigned field operators.
• Participate in investigations and root cause analyses to develop sustainable corrective actions.
• Undertake additional duties assigned by management promptly and follow directives from panel operators to optimize plant operation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Chemical Process Operations engineering; an Associate Technical Degree (2-year certificate) may be accepted considering experience and competence.
• Have minimum 5 years experience in field operations within SMR-based Hydrogen, Ammonia, Methanol, or Syngas plants as a Field Operator.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of SMR processes, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, furnaces, and rotating machinery, particularly compressors; exhibit strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Possess broad technical expertise spanning operations, engineering, and maintenance domains.
• Exhibit a high level of situational awareness and decision-making skills under pressure, alongside strong problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing, facilitating collaboration between operations and maintenance teams.
• Show a strong dedication to employee engagement, team collaboration, and workplace diversity.

Additional Information

Air Products, founded in 1940, is a leading global industrial gas company known for innovation, operational excellence, and unwavering commitments to safety and the environment. Our inclusive culture drives us to deliver cleaner solutions for our customers and communities worldwide.