Instrumentation and Electrical Technician - Hiring Bonus $10K

About the job

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

Do you enjoy working in a plant environment? Do you like to be part of a team with a positive demeanor and focused on safety? You could be a great fit for our maintenance team in Santa Clara! We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for our Santa, Clara, CA plant and distribution terminal.

• About the Facility
• The Santa Clara operation includes:
• Air Separation Units (ASUs)
• Nitrogen production and liquefaction facilities
• Argon production systems
• Industrial gas distribution terminal
• Regional pipeline and customer supply systems serving multiple customers throughout the Bay Area.

• Key Job Responsibilities
• As an I&E Technician, you will:
• Install, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on analyzers, transmitters, control valves, pressure and temperature instruments, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Troubleshoot industrial control systems, PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, motor starters, motors, transformers, UPS systems, and switchgear.
• Support critical safety system testing and validation activities.
• Maintain plant gas analyzers, including moisture analyzers, oxygen analyzers, and process instrumentation.
• Perform inspections and maintenance of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical equipment.
• Utilize SAP and computerized maintenance systems to document maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Support plant outages, turnaround activities, and major maintenance projects.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, contractors, and customers to safely execute maintenance activities.
• Participate actively in site safety programs and promote Air Products' safety culture.

• Hiring Requirements
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum five years of industrial maintenance (plant maintenance preferred) experience in instrumentation, electrical, controls, manufacturing, chemical processing, utilities, or similar industrial environments.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work at heights when required.
• Ability to read and interpret: • Electrical schematics
• Single-line diagrams
• P&IDs
• Instrument loop drawings

• Experience troubleshooting: • Industrial electrical systems
• Instrumentation and analyzers
• VFDs and motor controls

• What We're Looking For
• The ideal candidate is:
• Safety-focused and committed to doing the job the right way.
• A self-starter who can work independently and make sound decisions.
• Comfortable troubleshooting complex systems in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Eager to learn plant operations and expand technical expertise.
• A strong communicator who works effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, and customer personnel.

• What's In It for You
• At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance available day 1 of employment
• 401k retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid Vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance (AD&D), supplemental AD&D
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

The expected hourly pay rate is $53.07 - $67.28 hourly plus bonus. This is the rate that we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors. It's important to note that individual compensation packages are determined based on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to experience, and qualifications.

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Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You 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.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.