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Entry Level Refinery Plant Operator Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Port Allen, LA · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

... petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas ... Demonstrate an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety ...

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Port Allen, LA · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

... petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas ... Demonstrate an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety ...

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Port Allen, LA · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

... petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas ... Demonstrate an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety ...

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Port Allen, LA

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

... petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas ... Demonstrate an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety ...

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Geismar, LA · On-site

$18.25 - $22.75/hr

Study/maintain site-specific standard operating procedures, P&IDs, PFDs, all other technical ... Calibrate all plant process analytical equipment. * Keep accurate records; be diligent in ...

Air Liquide

I&E Maintenance Technician

Geismar, LA · On-site

$28.50 - $36.75/hr

Maintain and repair PLC's, computers equipment, single loop controllers and operator interfaces ... Troubleshoot plant control system issues. * Assist in solving control system problems and ...

Air Liquide

I&E Maintenance Technician

Geismar, LA · On-site

Maintain and repair PLC's, computers equipment, single loop controllers and operator interfaces ... Troubleshoot plant control system issues. * Assist in solving control system problems and ...

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Plaquemine, LA · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

... petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas ... Demonstrates an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety ...

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Plaquemine, LA · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

... petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas ... Demonstrates an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety ...

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Plaquemine, LA · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

... petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas ... Demonstrates an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety ...

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Plaquemine, LA

$17 - $21.25/hr

... petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas ... Demonstrates an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety ...

Oxbow Corporation

Utility

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$29.41/hr

... refinery and natural gas coproducts. Oxbow produces and distributes calcined and fuel grade ... Oxbow Calcining LLC is currently looking for a Utility Operator to join our team in the Baton Rouge ...

Air Liquide

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Geismar, LA · On-site

$24.50 - $32.75/hr

... Water plant Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy ... petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas ...

TEAM, Inc.

Level II Hot Tap Technician

Geismar, LA · On-site

$19.25 - $24.25/hr

... operating at a pressure or vacuum o Hot taps and conventional line stops o Hot stops o Hi-Stops ® ... refinery or plant environment to include the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ...

Air Liquide

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Geismar, LA · On-site

$24.50 - $32.75/hr

... Water plant Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy ... petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas ...

TEAM, Inc.

Level III Hot Tap Technician

Geismar, LA · On-site

$19.25 - $24.25/hr

... operating at a pressure or vacuum o Hot taps and conventional line stops o Hot stops o Hi-Stops ® ... refinery or plant environment to include the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level refinery plant operator in Baton Rouge, LA is $16.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $18.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Refinery Plant Operator vs Refinery Technician?

AspectEntry Level Refinery Plant OperatorRefinery Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some technical trainingHigh school diploma; technical certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial refinery setting, operating equipmentRefinery environment, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment
Job FocusMonitoring plant operations, basic control tasksPerforming maintenance, repairs, and technical troubleshooting

Entry Level Refinery Plant Operators typically focus on monitoring and controlling refinery processes, while Refinery Technicians handle maintenance and technical repairs. Both roles require similar certifications and work in refinery environments, but their daily tasks differ in scope and responsibility.

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Production Technician

Air Liquide

Port Allen, LA • On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Air Liquide rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 103 rated chemical manufacturers

Job description

R10098967 Production Technician (Open)
Location
Port Allen, LA - ASU
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.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
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
At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
Air Liquide is hiring for a Production Technician in Port Allen, LA!
We are looking for you!
  • Work Schedule - Dupont Schedule
  • Referral Bonus
  • Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
  • Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
  • Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
  • Early Access: Your benefits start after day 1 of employment

Recruiter: Jacob ([email protected]) Phone: 980-445-9764 Call or Text
The Production Technician will be responsible for operations of start-up and shut-down Air Separation Unit, Nitrogen Generators and High Purity Oxygen compressors. The technician will also carry out daily needs for safe work permits and lockout tagout request.
  • Demonstrate an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures.
  • Instill safety in others by being safety minded; models good safety practices.
  • Work safely in all situations.
  • Identify potential maintenance needs; enter them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo).
  • Perform all work in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety Training skills and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation and IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc.
  • Ensure contractors, visitors, co-workers and others comply with company safety policies/procedures. Issues safe work permit documentation and performs lock-out tag-out of equipment.
  • Acquire knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment.
  • Exhibit instrumentation and mechanical aptitude.
  • Learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), corporate procedures; read and interpret flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P&IDs, electrical schematics; perform basic math operations.
  • Keep accurate records and be diligent in documentation and record retention policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of control board and operator interface computer consoles.
  • Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, operations PM's.
  • Maintain and expect high housekeeping and organizational standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management

Are you a MATCH?
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required;

Preferred Qualifications
  • Technical Associates degree preferred
  • 3+ years of technical training or operations experience
  • Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and possibly holidays in order to meet shift and on-call requirements.
  • Ability to be locked in at site for abnormal weather conditions
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (EPA regulations, FDA regulations, state/local regulations).
  • Ability to use computers-knowledge of Google office software.
  • Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self motivated attitude.
  • Good verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customers.
  • Qualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferred.
  • Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
  • Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, 4-GAS monitor, and FRC clothing
  • Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces
  • Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods
  • Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work
  • Be comfortable working along on nights and weekends (1-man shift enviornment)

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.

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