Instrumentation and Electrical 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 

Do you enjoy working in a plant environment? Do you like to be part of a team with a positive attitude and focused on safety? You could be a great fit for our team!

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, currently has an immediate opening for an I & E Technician at our Air Products Membranes Solutions facility in St. Louis, Missouri.

(6 a.m.-6 p.m.) 12-hour shifts (36 / 48-hour work weeks)

What's 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 great 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 for both parents) 
• 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 & Identity theft coverage  
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) 
• Many more supplemental benefits available 

Required Skills / Abilities: 

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (electrical drawings, schematics, P&ID’s, equipment drawings.)
• Experience with SAP or equivalent CMMS system.
• Demonstrate the practice of safe handling of hand tools and hand power tools typically and commonly used in maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of PLC and DCS controls.
• Understand the properties, behaviors, and hazards of the equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, email, and spreadsheet programs.
• Practical knowledge of machinery overhauls and refurbishment.
• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to work alone if necessary, and the ability to lead a crew.
• Able to work in a team environment with Operators, Mechanics, Engineering/Technical support, and other contracted crafts.

Key Job Responsibilities:  

• Install and troubleshoot a variety of electrical equipment.
• Calibrate manufacturing instrumentation according to procedures.
• Perform routine PMs on manufacturing and building equipment.
• Trouble shoot PLC equipment.
• Assist other maintenance techs with assigned tasks.
• Complete instrument tracking documentation.
• Complete required safety tasks and activities.
• Develop procedures for instrument calibrations and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Support facility operations by completing assigned work orders.
• Must be able to develop work scopes for equipment repair and overhaul, to prepare and provide technical reports as well as enter information into SAP to provide accurate documentation on equipment and information to enable others in the organization to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
• This role is a safety sensitive position.

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.
• Must be able to wear self-contained and air purifying respiratory protection.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Five years of industrial experience working on instrumentation and electrical equipment is required.
• A trade, technical degree or apprenticeship in a related field is preferred but is not required.
• Military training will be considered in lieu of industrial experience / trade school education.
• Safety focused.
• Proficient communication and digital literacy.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Flexibility to be available for on call is required.
• Flexibility to work overtime is required.
• Travel: Less than 10%.

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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.
  
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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