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MACHINERY ENGINEER

AirProducts  - Allentown, PA
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a MACHINERY ENGINEER at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position will be responsible for providing machinery support for operating plants in the US Northeast region. The position is based in Allentown, PA.

Core Responsibilities:
• Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance support and optimizations of rotating machinery primarily in the US Northeast region. The machinery includes centrifugal, reciprocating and screw compressors, steam turbines, expanders, blowers, gearboxes, cooling towers, fin-fans and all types of pumps including cryogenic pumps.
• Initiate and implement reliability and/or efficiency improvement initiatives and best practices on operating machinery.
• Provide installation and commission support for new large machinery [Compressors, turbines, etc. ]
• Provide technical support and supervision in the overhaul of large rotating machinery [ mainly compressors, blowers, turbines ].
• Provide machinery training to operation and maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical support in re-rate of existing machinery for plant optimization initiatives.

Qualifications / Requirements:
• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in rotating equipment machinery design, application, engineering and maintenance preferred.
• Familiar with machinery vibration diagnostics skills and machinery troubleshooting skills.
• Well versed with root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound decisions required.
• Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
• Approximately 25% travel is required.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2010, Air Products had revenues of $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,300 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link – Search job openings from the left navigation bar. You can apply specifically to Job Req #6969BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

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.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic

Allentown, PA

Allentown, Pennsylvania



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