Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

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Reimagine Whats Possible

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (NYSE:APD) a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases is seeking an expert Instrumentation and Electrical Technician for its Beaumont TX facility.

This hourly position primarily supports our facility in Beaumont Texas but will also require travel to other sites on an as-needed basis. The role is typically a standard 40-hour work week with up to 30% travel annually to other facilities.

The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician position is responsible for performing Routine Non-Routine Preventative Corrective and Major Maintenance throughout the facility on a variety of equipment up to and including Analyzers Control Valves PLCs Field Instrumentation Process Monitoring equipment Facility Maintenance Electrical Power Distribution Systems etc.

At Air ProductsZERO IS ACHIEVABLEour goal is zero injuries and incidents. We prioritize safety in every action to protect people and the environment. Integrity drives our culture and we expect honest respectful communication across all levels.

Whats In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation holidays sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products) Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with all equipment in plants supported such as transmitters switches analyzers PLCs level control systems control valves personnel safety systems pay meter systems and others.
• Familiarity with 480 vac/120 vac electrical circuits
• Familiarity with test meters and communicators such as fluke meters meggers RTD/TC calibrators pressure calibrators and Hart communicators etc.
• Responsibility for solving problems and working with process controls engineers to maintain distributed control systems.
• Provide Turnaround/Outage/Project support.
• Coordinating instrument and electrical maintenance for the facilities to include contractor selection and supervision.
• Preparing technical reports to provide accurate documentation for equipment.
• Technicians are also responsible for troubleshooting and working with Instrument Engineering Support to maintain distributed control systems. This is a most constantly evolving technical area and requires a high level of technical training.
• Learn plant operations and be able to support plant operations as needed.
• Learn to operate a tractor for moving large containers onsite.
• Work with an HMI to monitor adjust plant parameters and preform trend analysis.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/equivalent
• Proven scholastic credentials and previous work and/or military experience.
• Minimum three years of experience with calibration and solving of industrial plant instrumentation and controls and electrical systems.
• Experience with calibration and troubleshooting of industrial plant instrumentation and controls. Knowledge of PLC and DCS controls is a plus.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work in a small team environment.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with personal computers
• Experience with Microsoft Word or Excel a plus
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment.

Shift and Physical Requirements:

• Able to work 10-hour rotating shift which include on-calls and weekends.
• Ability to support 24/7 operations which may include working extended hours on short notice.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Able to work within an industrial environment that includes climbing ladders lifting up to 50 lbs. and working at heights.

Join Air Products where we proudly value the skills dedication and leadership that Veterans offer. As a Veteran-friendly organization we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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We are the worlds largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe end-to-end solutions investing in real clean energy projects at scale and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products we work in an environment where we put safety first diversity is essential inclusion is our culture and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more visitAbout Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation affordable medical dental life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age citizenship gender marital status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability or veteran status.

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