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Senior Plant Operator

Air Liquide USA LLC
United States, Illinois, Rockford
Mar 02, 2026
R10085596 Senior Plant Operator (Open) Location: Rockford, IL (Winnebago) - Biogas prod landfill The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. The Biogas Senior Operator is a well rounded technician, who has displayed a proven track record of influential leadership, advanced troubleshooting techniques and training and mentoring capabilities. The Candidate must go through a formal vetting process of qualification, which consists of a committee of two Plant Managers, Operations Specialists and the Manager of Operations. The candidate must be able to perform as acting Manager in the absence of Plant Management and successfully maintain operations of the Biogas Facility. Responsible for planning and execution of daily maintenance and operations of Air Liquide Biogas facility Supervise, permit, and verify completion of contractor personnel work Maintain gas collection system to safely and cost-effectively maximize both the quantity and quality of biogas for processing Perform planned/ unplanned maintenance tasks as required (ex. equipment calibrations, equipment PM's, control system loop checks, electrical, pump repair, instrumentation troubleshooting, replacement of analyzers, aid in compressor tear downs, facility repairs, etc) Complete maintenance logs consistent with facility operating plan Plan utilization of production facilities to improve efficiency of operations Maintain facility materials and spare parts inventory Assist in routine administrative duties such as expense reporting, procurement, and production forecasts. Ability to work well with others; Interface with landfill (biogas source) operating team to support good relations and coordinate efforts Make suggestions to improve plant safety, operational efficiency and/or product quality Serve as a safety role model; promote a high level of safety awareness; adhere to and support the continuous improvement of all safety practices / procedures for plant personnel, visitors, and contractors Install, maintain, repair or replace small gauge electrical wiring to include control wiring Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires Comfortable navigating different software to pull trends for data handling and input Troubleshoot/ maintain plant equipment by utilizing a data-driven approach to pinpoint areas of concern to include: electrical devices, process upsets, etc Train and mentor new employees Recruiter: Alessandra Manrique - alessandra.manrique@airliquide.com Pay: $30-$35/hr DOE __________________ Are you a MATCH? High school diploma or GED required Strong command of English language, verbal and written Ability and willingness to be on-call, and work holidays and weekends, as required Exhibits knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, machine repair and operation Must Pass "Senior Operator Qualification" Ability to work with limited supervision PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 7+ years of chemical/gas processing, production plant operations Demonstrated ability to work autonomously Mechanical/ electrical field experience Associates Degree in a technical field Military technical training WORKING CONDITIONS Loud , noisy process building C1D2 environment; Ignitable concentrations of hazards exist under abnormal operation conditions Busy loading areas with heavy equipment traffic Manure handling PHYSICAL CONDITIONS The ability to lift 1-50 pounds regularly. The ability to respond quickly to alarms. The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in restricted spaces. The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations. The ability to operate heavy equipment for extended periods of time. This position is identified as "safety-sensitive" and is subject to random drug testing in accordance with the current Drug and Alcohol Policy and/or state law. Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship 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.