Operator-Technician

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

About The Role

Air Products is seeking an Operator-Technician (Instrumentation & Control) to join our Liquid CO₂ production facility in Navoi. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant, including CO₂ liquefaction, storage, loading operations, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems. The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in ensuring production reliability, safety adherence, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the Liquid CO₂ production plant both on site and through the Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Conduct routine plant inspections and report operational data and findings.
• Conduct troubleshooting, upkeep, and calibration of instrumentation and control equipment.
• Maintain and support transmitters, analyzers, control valves, DCS, PLC, and related control systems.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities and support safe work permit processes.
• Respond to equipment failures and plant upsets in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Support loading operations and provide mentorship to drivers during tanker loading activities.
• Participate in daily production and maintenance meetings.
• Ensure compliance with company quality, safety, environmental, GMP/GDP, and operational field requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical degree in Instrumentation, Automation, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Instrumentation & Controls maintenance experience in petrochemical, chemical, oil & gas, or similar industries.
• Experience working with DCS and PLC control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• English proficiency at Pre-Intermediate level or higher.
• Experience with ammonia-related processes would be an advantage.

Work Conditions And Benefits Package

• Competitive salary (upon agreement after interview) and job conditions
• Salary is paid twice a month in Uzbekistan sums
• Annual performance bonus
• Work schedule: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week (Monday – Friday)
• The workplace is located on the territory of the plant in Navoiy
• Annual leave – 21 calendar days. The company also provides additional leave of 7 calendar days per year
• Life and health insurance for employees (including prescription medication)
• Meal allowance
• Long service awards as a loyalty bonus
• Wellness allowance
• Bank Holidays Bonus

Unique experience of working in a global company and the opportunity to develop further in international projects

Thank you in advance for your interest in Air Products! We are convinced that it is our talented employees who help us grow and achieve results.

We will be glad to see you in the team!

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.