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Linde

Production Technician

Taylor, TX · On-site

$17.50 - $21.75/hr

* In this role, you will safely operate a cryogenic air separation plant to guarantee reliable and efficient performance * You will perform and facilitate maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ...

Linde Group

Production Technician

Pittsburg, CA · On-site

$20.25 - $25.50/hr

* You will operate the cryogenic air separation plant safely to guarantee reliable and efficient performance * Perform and lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to maintain plant safety and ...

Linde Group

Lead Operations Technician

River Rouge, MI · On-site

* You will safely operate a cryogenic air separation plant to ensure reliable and efficient performance * You shall perform and facilitate maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs that uphold plant ...

Linde

Lead Operations Technician

River Rouge, MI · On-site

$41K - $53K/yr

* You will safely operate a cryogenic air separation plant to ensure reliable and efficient performance * You shall perform and facilitate maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs that uphold plant ...

VIVA USA INC

Production Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $25.50/hr

... Air Separation Unit. The production technician is responsible for maintaining plant production ... Controls flow purities, pressures process using SCADA/HMI/PLC system Work with management to ...

Linde

Fill Zone Technician

Magna, UT · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

This is a full-time position in Salt Lake City, supporting the Air Separation Plant in Magna on an ... Complete all Learning Management System training modules and On-the-Job Training for assigned job ...

Linde Group

Fill Zone Technician

Magna, UT · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

This is a full-time position in Salt Lake City, supporting the Air Separation Plant in Magna on an ... Complete all Learning Management System training modules and On-the-Job Training for assigned job ...

Airgas

Plant Manager

Minooka, IL · On-site

R10098494 Plant Manager (Open) Location: Minooka, IL (AMG) - ASU How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW ... Prior work with and knowledge of Air Separation Unit * Ability to read and comprehend key operating ...

Airliquidehr

Plant Manager

Minooka, IL

R10098494 Plant Manager (Open) Location: Minooka, IL (AMG) - ASU How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW ... Prior work with and knowledge of Air Separation Unit * Ability to read and comprehend key operating ...

Linde Group

Production Technician

Souderton, PA · On-site

$17.50 - $21.75/hr

* You will operate, start up, shut down, and maintain the Air Separation Plant and associated equipment, including tanks, controls, and truck fill systems, to ensure the safe and efficient production ...

Linde

Production Technician

Souderton, PA · On-site

$17.50 - $21.75/hr

* You will operate, start up, shut down, and maintain the Air Separation Plant and associated equipment, including tanks, controls, and truck fill systems, to ensure the safe and efficient production ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for air separation plant manager in the United States is $91,446.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,000.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Air Separation Plant Manager vs Air Separation Technician?

AspectAir Separation Plant ManagerAir Separation Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; management experienceTechnical diploma or associate degree; specialized training
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role overseeing plant operationsHands-on technical work within the plant
Industry UsageManagement positions in industrial gas plantsOperational roles in similar facilities

The Air Separation Plant Manager focuses on overseeing plant operations, managing staff, and ensuring safety and efficiency. In contrast, the Air Separation Technician handles the technical, hands-on tasks required to operate and maintain the equipment. Both roles are essential in the industrial gas industry but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Air Separation Plant Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $91,446 per year, or $44 per hour.

Air Separation Unit Specialist

Ashtabula, OH • On-site

Ineos Pigments USA
Chemical Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Ineos Pigments USAexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.
The Air Separation Unit (ASU) Specialist provides day-to-day technical leadership for a cryogenic Air Separation Unit. This role integrates operations support including guaranteeing product purity (Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Argon), process troubleshooting, procedure development, training, and maintenance strategy oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. It is classified as a Safety Critical role.
Key activities include:
  • Adhere to INEOS Pigments' 20 principles of process and Behavioral Safety and Life Saving Rules
  • Provide day-to-day technical support for ASU operations (O₂, N₂, Ar production)
  • Troubleshoot complex, non-routine system process fluctuations and manage swift, safe recovery actions during unplanned shutdowns
  • Maximize plant reliability and efficiency by continuously fine-tuning process variables such as flow rates, temperatures, and pressures.
  • Support and lead derime and cool-down, startups, shutdowns, and load changes
  • Optimize plant performance, energy efficiency, and product recovery
  • Develop and maintain operating procedures and best practices
  • Lead operator training, qualification, and knowledge transfer
  • Standardize startup/shutdown and upset recovery procedures
  • Define maintenance strategies for critical ASU equipment (pumps, centrifugal compressors, expanders, product purification units, cryogenic distillation columns, valves)
  • Identify and implement reliability and efficiency improvements
  • Analyze plant data and trends to prevent failures and optimize performance
  • Support debottlenecking and capacity improvements
  • Support planning and execution of outages and turnarounds
  • Lead or participate in RCFA, FMEA, and reliability improvement initiatives
  • Partner with maintenance teams to prioritize work and improve equipment performance
  • Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and PSM requirements
  • Participate in HAZOPs, audits, and risk assessments
  • Reinforce a strong safety culture across operations and maintenance
  • Other duties as assigned

You should possess:
  • Must have direct Air Separation Unit (ASU) experience
  • Either:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related) with 5-8 years of ASU experience, OR
  • Non-degreed (High school diploma / technical training) ASU expert with 15-20 years hands-on experience
  • Strong knowledge and deep expertise in the mechanics of cryogenic distillation systems, molecular sieve purification beds, and turbo-expanders.
  • Experience with rotating equipment (pumps, compressors)
  • Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
  • Fluent capability to interpret complex Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), electrical schematics and thermodynamic flow charts
  • Be able to use analytical processes (appraise a situation, develop supporting plans, make decisions, generate innovative ideas, analyze and troubleshoot operational problems); Six Sigma training a plus
  • Experience with reliability tools (RCFA, FMEA) is desired
  • Working knowledge of chemical/industrial equipment function, design, and regulatory requirements and Process Safety Management and ISO systems and procedures
  • Functionality with various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of employees

Schedule/Hours
This is a salaried, exempt position with typical work hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., M - F. Flexible Schedule: the ability to work on a 9/80 work schedule
Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.
INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.
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