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Instrument & Electrical Technician


At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine whats possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the worlds most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse, and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.


Reimagine Whats Possible



Role and Responsibilities:


We are seeking an experienced Instrument and Electrical Technician at our Texas City, TX facility. The facility assets include Air Products largest Steam Methane Reformer, a Nitrogen Air Separation Unit, the worlds largest single train Ammonia Plant, Ammonia Pipelines, 60 MW of Steam Turbine Power Generation and large Utility System. This facility is a greenfield build expanding Air Products presence in the Gulf Coast at Texas City and will connect with Air Products Gulf Coast Hydrogen Pipeline system.

The Instrument & Electrical Technician is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and electrical equipment at the Texas City facility. The I&E technician is also responsible for the safe operation, troubleshooting, repair, and documentation of all activities surrounding plant equipment.


Required Skills / Abilities:

Participate actively in department/plant safety programs. Promote safety rules and regulations as well as environmental compliance.
Engage actively in a team environment, bring a positive attitude, maintain personal accountability, and provide mentoring and coaching for team member development.
Provide hands on support as required to resolve Instrument/Electrical field problems as they occur.
Responsible to perform and/or supervise the inspection, repair, installation, troubleshooting and modification of process controls, control valves, safety devices, analyzers, PLCs, field instrumentation (pressure, level, and flow instrumentation), process monitoring equipment, low voltage motors/breakers and control circuits and distributed control systems (DCS).
Must be familiar with all equipment in the plant. A sampling of these devices include: transmitters, switches, analyzers, PH and Conductivity probes, programmable controllers, proximity devices, level control systems, control valves, equipment and personnel safety systems, paymeter systems, and motor controls. Within each category are a variety of pneumatic and electronic devices.
Investigate equipment failures, determine root cause of failure, and recommend appropriate solutions to reduce reoccurrence of/or eliminate cause of failure.
Recommend and specify revisions to improve equipment performance and/or system reliability/capacity.
Assist in the development, implementation, and periodic review of preventative/predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned shutdowns and improve overall plant on stream capability.
Update and/or create maintenance manual/procedures for certain equipment as needed.
Responsible for troubleshooting and working with Instrument Engineering Support to maintain distributed control systems. This is a most rapidly changing technical area and requires a high level of technical training. Very similar to work in conjunction with Electrical Engineering.
Keep abreast of and evaluate new methodologies, work practices, equipment, instrumentation, controls, technology, etc., for application and use within the plant.
Participate in the planning and execution of minor and major planned/unplanned shutdowns. Provide technical and hands on support as required during shutdowns.
Assist in the development and ongoing improvement of the plant mechanical integrity program.

Education and Licensing Requirements:

Five (5) years minimum maintenance experience in a petrochemical, manufacturing, or military environment.
Two-year associate degree in Instrumentation/Electrical discipline or relevant military experience.
Entry level candidates with SkillsUSA membership and the ability to demonstrate PDP leadership competencies are strongly encouraged to apply.
SAP or equivalent experience CMMS system a plus.
Knowledge of PLC and DCS controls is a plus.
Understand the properties, behaviors, and hazards of the equipment.
Practical knowledge of machinery overhauls and refurbishment.
Good organizational skills, the ability to work alone if necessary, and the ability to lead a crew.
Supervisory skills/experience a plus.
Demonstrated safe work skills, fundamental computer skills and the ability to work extended hours including night shift when needed.
Able to work in a team environment with Operators, Mechanics, Engineering/Technical Support, and other contracted crafts.
On call rotation and must be willing to work overtime.
Drive company vehicles safely.
Must be able to learn how to operate facility forklifts, manlift and shop overhead crane.
Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in an industrial environment which includes climbing ladders and steps in elevated work, get on scaffolding, get on manlift type equipment and wear PPE such as full body harness.
Able to work in confined spaces.
Must be able to wear supplied air and air purifying respiratory protection.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be clean shaven.
Must be willing to work at a tobacco-free facility.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans/401(k), and sick time. You will be eligible for benefits and will also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are the worlds largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen 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.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication,andleadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourageand welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company.We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplacethat honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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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