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AirProducts
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Wichita,
KS
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking a high energy, self-starter for a Lab Technician position at its Wichita, KS facility.
This position will start on days (M-F, 8 hr days), but future plans will include providing around the clock coverage. It is planned that within 1-2 years the position will move to a rotating shift structure.
The Technician will primarily perform routine analytical tests, instrument preventative maintenance, calibration, and standardization per written analytical procedures and work instructions, and assist in problem solving efforts for safety, health, environmental, and product quality improvements under general guidelines and supervision of area Chemist.
Job Responsibilities:
Analytical - Ability to provide routine analytical support to operating/ production units for product quality, environmental, and safety concerns. Role includes analysis of samples, report of result, and connection between result to operation.
Instrument Support - Operate and maintain analytical equipment to ensure accurate analytical results. This preventative maintenance tasks and calibrations on equipment such as GC's spectrophotometers, autotitrators, and misc. analyzers.
Quality Assurance - Adhere to and support the ISO 9001 Quality Assurance program at the site.
Computer Technology - Ability to use hardware and software packages effectively to enhance productivity. This includes SAP, WinLims, electronic forms and manuals, and SQC software.
Planning/Organizing - Ability to structure work activities and effectively establish priorities and action plans.
Problem Solving/Prevention - Ability to recognize existing problems, foresee potential problems, and implement measures to eliminate or reduce the probability of occurrence and/or minimize their impact.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- BS degree with major or minor in chemistry, or related science field and prior laboratory experience is required.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in an industrial lab setting, or equivalent, is required.
Preference will be given to those candidates who have demonstrated strong relationship between analytical results and plant operations. Proficiency in root cause analysis and 6S (or equivalent) strongly desired.
- Must be a self starter, willing to perform in an area of uncertainty, skilled problem solver, and a have a strong passion for continuous improvement. Successful candidate will show potential to advance into supervision with 2-3 years.
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.
Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans.
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 #9110BR.
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 None
Wichita, KS
Wichita, Kansas
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