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divh2Plant Operator I (Open)/h2pLocation: Anchorage, AK - Arctic Spur - ASU/ppHow Will You Contribute and Grow?/ppAirgas is hiring a Plant Operator I in Anchorage, AK! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world./ppThis position is responsible for leading the operations and maintenance of the only medically certified air separation unit that produces cryogenic liquid oxygen and nitrogen for use in both medical and industrial applications. The associates who operate this facility are tasked with ensuring efficient and reliable operations. Follows and adheres to all safety and regulatory procedures including OSHA, FDA, and DOT by performing the following:/polliResponsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment./liliMonitors and maintains the safe operation of an Air Separation Facility which produces cryogenic products./liliControls flow, purities, and pressures of the manufacturing process using the computer operating system./liliMay be responsible for monitoring the remote Vacuum Pressure Swing Absorption (VPSA) plants on a rotating basis while on call./liliMay share on-call responsibilities with other operators to facilitate uninterrupted plant operations./liliPerforms quality control functions associated with products to maintain quality assurance./liliPrepares and maintains accurate records in accordance with all safety, quality, regulatory and production requirements, such as plant readings, and plant maintenance, etc./liliDetermines if immediate maintenance action is required and acts appropriately by informing the direct manager./liliTakes initiative to improve facilities (i.e. operations, reliability, and costs) while staying within budget and communicating with Plant Manager./liliPerforms administrative functions, i.e. requisitioning, purchasing, production accounting, and (closure of POs and receiving / time inputting) as needed. Airgas associates are encouraged to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance./liliAll employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described./li/olpAre You a Match?/pulliHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent six months relatable experience and education./liliOne to two years experience working with motors, compressors, pumps, and drives in an industrial setting is preferred./liliDemonstrates basic (piping, valves) understanding of Process Instrumentation Drawings and Process Flow Diagrams./liliAbility to read and follow company standard operating procedures./liliAbility to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines./liliMust be able to work occasional overtime to keep the plant running with limited downtown./liliMust be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds./li/ulpBenefits/ppWe care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees./ppWe provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children./ppAdditionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program./ppYour Differences Enhance Our Performance/ppAt Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world./ppWe welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world./ppAbout Airgas/ppAirgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions./ppAirgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients./ppEqual Employment Opportunity Information/ppWe are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic./p/div