US-LA-Baton Rouge

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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Instrument Technician for its Up-River region. This position is responsible for performing and/or supervising the inspection, repair, installation and modification of process controls, safety devices, analyzers, PLC’s, field instrumentation and process monitoring equipment in Air Products operated plants. Instrument Technicians are also responsible for commissioning of new plants in addition to troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of plant instrumentation and controls. This position would primarily provide support for production facilities located in the Baton Rouge, Geismar and Plaquemine area, but on occasion duties could include other areas within the Gulf Coast (Texas/Louisiana).

Responsibilities:

• 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, 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 Process Controls 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.
• Analyzer SWIM procedure audits yearly. Own develop them with the plant assigned personnel.
• CSS Virtual Audit. Own this task and be the person responsible for the shutdown tables and work with process engineers to keep them correct.
• Chronic instrument and analyzer issues across the sites.
• Assist in planning, getting parts, and training the plant assigned personnel when it comes to analyzers and instrumentation.
• Be a subject matter expert for evaluating I&E personnel progression.
• Ensure contract requirements concerning instrument calibration/certifications are current and properly identified with maintenance plans in SAP. that are not in SAP.
• Ensure all required regulatory PMs are identified with maintenance plans in SAP and are routinely audited.
• Assist our controls and systems personnel and be capable of filling in when we do CSS validations outside of outages. Own validation books and ensure documentation is in the plant and available. Develop and maintain an electronic data base for the Up-river plants.
• Assist in developing QA QC packages for outages. Identify gaps and issues with instrumentation as we come out of outages to help start-ups progress smoothly.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High school diploma/equivalent
• Minimum five years’ 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, stairs, lifting 50 lbs., working at heights, and in confined spaces
• Able to work in a team environment, with safety first as a primary focus
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical, operations and maintenance lines

Military candidates and veterans are encouraged to apply! This position would be best suited for those with experience in Auxiliaries Control or Electric Plant Control.

Position is part of a ladder position and advancement is possible based on experience and demonstrated competency.

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.

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 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.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist

43156BR

Full Time

Global Industrial Gases

Industrial Gases Americas

North America

United States