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SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

AirProducts  - Allentown, PA
Friday, December 02, 2011

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

POSITION SUMMARY:
Senior level engineering position in the Electrical Engineering group designing industrial power systems for industrial gas plants. The Electrical Engineering group is responsible for specifying, purchasing, and commissioning the electrical distribution equipment and large motors associated with cryogenic, hydrogen, cogeneration, and chemical plants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Development of electrical single line diagrams and overall plant electrical distribution systems.
2. Coordination with utility and/or customer to develop required power for operating plants.
3. Specifying and purchasing key electrical equipment such as medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control centers, transformers, VFD’s, UPS systems, DC systems, etc. Responsibilities include writing purchase specifications, evaluating quotations, performing technical bid evaluations, vendor document review, and factory acceptance testing.
4. Specifying large induction and synchronous motors and starting systems including reduced voltage autotransformers, reactor start, electronic soft-start/VFD, etc.
5. Performing electrical system studies including short circuit, load flow, transient motor start, protection relay coordination, arc flash, etc., and creating appropriate protective device settings.
6. Provide start-up and commissioning assistance as required.

QUALIFICATION/SKILLS:
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years experience in design of industrial electrical power systems
- Computer literate and experienced in the use of SKM Power Tools, MS Word, and MS Excel
- Must be self motivated, able to work with the appropriate level of supervision and accept a high degree of personal responsibility for results
- Able to work within a matrix engineering team environment and communicate effectively with team members, project managers and customers.

EXPERIENCE:
This position requires knowledge and application of switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, and motors used in industrial power systems as well as the ability to prepare and interpret specifications related to such equipment. The applicant must have knowledge and experience in performing detailed power system engineering studies.

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 #8447BR. 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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