Air Products · 3 hours ago
I&E - Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Technician - Santa Clara, CA - 1st Shift
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$51.52/hr - $65.32/hr
5+ years expAir Products is a leading industrial gas company dedicated to energy and environmental sustainability. They are seeking an Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical equipment while ensuring safety and compliance within their Santa Clara, CA facility.
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Responsibilities
Install and troubleshoot a variety of electrical equipment
Calibrate manufacturing instrumentation according to procedures
Perform routine PMs on manufacturing and building equipment including HV transformers, MCC and Switchgear
Preform critical safety circuit testing (CSS)
Trouble shoot PLC equipment, gas analyzers, truck scales, HV / LV motors
Assist other maintenance techs with assigned tasks
Complete instrument tracking documentation
Complete required safety tasks and activities
Develop procedures for instrument calibrations and preventive maintenance tasks
Learn plant operations and be able to support plant operations as needed!
This role will have some on-call responsibilities
Be the primary interface between Air Products and our customers. Ability to communicate between the field and Air Products Management, Sales, and Engineering
Develop work scopes for equipment repair and overhaul
Participate actively in department safety programs
Promote safety rules and regulations as well as environmental compliance
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or GED is required
Five years of industrial experience working on instrumentation and electrical equipment
Applicable military training will be considered equivalent to industrial experience / trade school education
Safety focused
Proficient communication and digital literacy
Ability to lift 50 lbs
A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required
Able to work in a team environment
Flexibility to be available for on-call
Travel: Less than 20%
Safety: Ability and desire to put safety first; above production, efficiency, speed, external pressure, and profits
Physical Demands: Drive, climb, lift, carry, push, tighten, loosen, drill, saw, crawl, bend, wrench, shovel, etc. Outdoors in all weather, all year
Technical Skills: Ability to use drills, hammer drills, core drills, power saws, wrenches, pliers, hand tools, and ladders
Troubleshooting: Excellent troubleshooting skills. Ability to look at the big picture, diagnose, and repair complex problems with analyzers, VFD, and motor starters
Electrical: Should be comfortable working on deenergized circuits up to 60KV. Able to trace and measure voltage/amperage on instrumentation circuits. Ability to interpret single line drawings
Mechanical: Knowledge of piping, regulators, valves, pumps, compressors, control valves
You are a self-starter, fast learner, have a desire to learn and grow, desire to be challenged. Comfortable working alone for extended periods of time. Works well with others
Preferred
A trade, technical degree or apprenticeship in a related field is preferred but is not required
Technical School Graduates: Students with a background in Instrumentation and Electrical and Industrial Systems are encouraged to apply
Benefits
Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
401k with 100% vested company core and match
Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
Adoption assistance
Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Many more supplemental benefits available
Company
Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a leading industrial gases company serving >250,000 customers across 50 countries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2024-02-09Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eduardo Menezes
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Galovich
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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