Lead Production Technician, Edmonton

Lead Production Technician Net Zero Hydrogen and Energy Complex (ENZHEC) facility– Edmonton, AB. The Lead Production Technician operates, monitors, troubleshoots, and maintains facility equipment in a plant that includes Air Separation, Hydrogen Liquefaction, Hydrogen Production, and Power&Utilities.

Qualified applicants will lead a ten‑person shift team, oversee production across the factory, and coordinate maintenance activities to optimize plant reliability.

Key Job Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment and demonstrate leadership in Company&industry safe work processes.

Report all safety and environmental incidents and near‑misses.

Operate the facility, ensuring compliance with Process Safety, Environmental/Regulatory requirements and equipment limits.

Perform field checks on process and equipment per procedures.

Support and coordinate corrective maintenance to optimize plant reliability.

Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.

Facilitate operational excellence and customer satisfaction through productivity, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain customer communications and relationships and maximize efficiency and profitability.

Prepare and submit documentation: standard operating procedures, internal/external audits, and management of change documents.

Monitor external contractors and conduct safety training.

Follow lockout/tagout procedures and issue safe work permits.

Execute plant logs accurately and proactively identify improvement opportunities.

Communicate at shift handover to ensure continuity.

Report plant status to other operators and shift supervisors; provide input for operational solutions.

Take direct action to correct abnormal situations and maintain plant integrity and personnel safety.

Assist with training and competency assessment of junior/trainee technicians.

Physical Requirements

Climb ladders and steps and lift at least 50 lbs.

Work in elevated environments.

Minimum Qualifications

2nd Class Power Engineer certificate highly desired.

3rd Class Power Engineer certificate required.

Minimum Experience

Production technician experience in refining or petrochemical facilities.

Plant commissioning experience.

Process troubleshooting experience.

Senior technicians must have experience operating plant DCS and hold a 2nd or 3rd Class Power Engineering certificate.

Experience with Air Separation Units, Autothermal Reforming, Steam Methane Reforming, Partial Oxidation, Gasification, Amine systems, gas turbines, steam generators, or large centrifugal/reciprocating compressors is an advantage.

Job Specific Skills

High degree of safety awareness and commitment to continuous improvement.

Mechanical, instrument, and/or electrical proficiency.

Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and 24‑hour on‑call responsibilities.

Self‑starter capable of working independently.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer skills.

Competencies

Adaptability– effective in changing environments.

Customer loyalty– build and maintain productive relationships.

Communication– convey information clearly and concisely.

Continuous improvement– originate and implement process enhancements.

Continuous learning– pursue new knowledge and apply it on the job.

Team contribution– collaborate to achieve team goals.

Initiative– take prompt action to accomplish objectives.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day‑one).

Paid vacation and holidays.

Basic Life Insurance covered by Air Products; optional life plans available.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan (4% of base pay).

Company‑matched RRSP plan.

Healthcare Spending Account.

Additional Requirements This role is designated as a safety‑sensitive position and requires successful completion of a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test and may be subject to ongoing testing in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

EEO Statement We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. We are an Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background. In accordance with AODA, applicants with disability requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance.

Work Authorization Due to Canadian Immigration regulations, we consider applications only from Canadian citizens or other individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

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