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Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.

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At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is hiring for a Maintenance Technician in Geismar, LA.

We are looking for you!

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Execute preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment, including compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, piping, and rotating machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures and system malfunctions using blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Perform precise mechanical adjustments, alignments, and overhauls.
• Inspect, lubricate, and replace worn or defective parts.
• Utilize specialized tools and equipment for mechanical tasks, such as torque wrenches, alignment tools, and diagnostic instruments.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols, company policies, and environmental regulations.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to identify and implement reliability improvements.
• Participate in pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) and risk assessments.
• Assist with commissioning and decommissioning of mechanical systems.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and provide timely repairs to minimize downtime.

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Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Mechanical Technician in an industrial or petrochemical environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, including LOTO, confined space entry, and hot work permits.
• Demonstrated experience with rotating equipment maintenance (e.g., centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, compressors).
• Knowledge of precision alignment techniques and tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical systems independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects, work at heights, and in various weather conditions.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and report generation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with new equipment commissioning.

• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge.

• Project management experience in a plant setting.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Experience with maintenance planning.

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. 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.