INSTRUMENT AND ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN - $10,000 sign-on bonus

Company: Air Products
Location: Joliet
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description and QualificationsDo you enjoy working with your hands performing maintenance at manufacturing facilities? We have an opportunity for growth for you!Air Products, manufacturer of industrial gases, is seeking a high energy, self-starter to fill a full time Instrumentation and Electrical Technician at our facility in Joliet, IL.The Instrument & Electrical Technician will report directly to the Site Supervisor, and 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, PLC's, Field Instrumentation, Process Monitoring equipment, Facility Maintenance, Electrical Power Distribution Systems, etc.)This position will work closely with Plant Management, Regional Maintenance Management, and Site Operations Technicians to ensure all operational budget, and safety objectives for the site are satisfied.This site is a 24/7 operation, and any potential candidate must be willing to work overtime as required, and willing to take "on call" responsibilities as required by Site Management.Key responsibilities for this position include:Familiarity with all equipment in plants supported such as transmitters, switches, analyzers, PLC's, proximity devices, level control systems, control valves, personnel safety systems, pay meter systems, and others.Responsibility for troubleshooting and working with process controls engineers to maintain distributed control systems.Implement and/or supervise day to day maintenance activities.Provide Turnaround/Outage/Project support.Using SAP to handle routine and unplanned maintenance items.Coordinating mechanical/electrical maintenance for the facilities to include contractor selection and supervision.Preparing technical reports and entering information into SAP to provide accurate documentation for equipment.Qualifications / Requirements:High school diploma/equivalentExperience with calibration and troubleshooting of industrial plant instrumentation and controls. Knowledge of PLC and DCS controls is a plusAbility to work in an industrial environment that includes climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs. and working at heights.Ability to support 24/7 operations which may include working extended hours on short noticeRequirement to be on-call and respond within 1 hour.Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to work in a small team environment.Military Veterans: Air Products is a military friendly employer that values the skills obtained through military teamwork. Our culture and company value the leadership and focus on safety that is obtained from your service. This position would be best suited for Non-commissioned Officers with specific focus in technical fields. Veterans from any branch or MOS with hands-on mechanical skills and, for example, experience in propulsion systems, engineering fields, nuclear power, aircraft maintenance, cryogenic technicians, and civil engineering are encouraged to apply.Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, 401K plans.We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted. To learn more, visit About Air Products.Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants 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.Req No.41319BREmployment StatusFull TimeOrganizationGlobal Industrial GasesBusiness Sector / DivisionIndustrial Gases AmericasRegionNorth AmericaCountryUnited States

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