Instrument & Electrical Technician

Job Description and Qualifications
At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's 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 What's Possible
Air Products, manufacturer of industrial gases, is seeking a high energy, self-starter to fill a full time Instrument and Electrical Technician position with on call responsibilities. This hourly position primarily supports our 2 Hydrogen Plants in Martinez, California located onsite at the PBF Refinery. The position will be for the Martinez location but will provide as needed support at 2 other hydrogen plants located nearby in Martinez on refinery sites as well.
You would be responsible to perform and/or supervise the inspection, repair, installation and modification of process controls, safety devices, analyzers, PLC's, field instrumentation and process monitoring equipment in the plants. You would also be responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of plant instrumentation and controls.
This position requires some travel ~10% as needed to support other HYCO facilities as needed.
The technician's responsibilities include:

• Technicians must be familiar with all equipment in plants served. A sampling of these devices includes transmitters, switches, analyzers, programmable controllers, proximity devices, level control systems, control valves, equipment and personnel safety systems, pay meter systems, and others. Within each category are a variety of pneumatic and electronic devices.
• Technicians are also 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.
• Prepare and provide technical reports and enter information into SAP to provide accurate documentation and information for equipment.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High school diploma/equivalent
• Minimum five years of experience with calibration and troubleshooting of industrial plant instrumentation and controls
• Knowledge of PLC and DCS controls is a plus
• Supervisory skills/experience a plus
• Basic computer skills
• SAP knowledge is desired
• Ability to work:
  • In an industrial environment that includes climbing ladders and stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs, working at heights and in confined spaces
  • Extended hours on short notice In a team environment, with safety first as a primary focus And to communicate effectively across technical, operations and maintenance line

This role is a ladder position and advancement is possible based on experience and demonstrated competency.
Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. 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.
We are the world's 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.
This is a sensitive position. 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, visit About 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 be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
Pay range - $47 - $61/hr.
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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