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AirProducts
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Chicago,
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking a high energy, self-starter to fill an Instrument Technician position in the Chicago, IL area. This is a residence-based position.
This position is 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 Air Products operated plants, joint ventures, subsidiaries, and third party facilities.
Instrument Technicians are also responsible for troubleshooting, repair, calibration, commissioning of new plants, and installation and modifications of instrumentation.
The Instrument Technicians have a very demanding position. Technicians are expected to respond to Operations requirements on a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week basis. Generally, Instrument Technicians average 60-65 hours per week and they travel away from home about 75% of the time. The Technicians’ responsibilities are varied, depending on the situation.
Responsibilities include:
Technicians must be familiar with all equipment in plants served. A sampling of these devices include transmitters, switches, analyzers, programmable controllers, proximity devices, level control systems, control valves, equipment and personnel safety systems, paymeter systems, and others. Within each category are many varieties: pneumatic and electronic. The Technician is 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. Supervisory skills are secondary to technical skills.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/equivalent
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs, lift up to 50 lbs., and work an average day of 12 hours when in the field.
- Ability to work in a team environment, with safety first as a primary focus.
- Ability to communicate effectively across technical, operations and maintenance lines.
Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans.
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 2011, Air Products had revenues of $10.1 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 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 #8952BR.
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
Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois
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