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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an authority Instrument Technician for its California region. This position is responsible for performing and/or supervising 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. Instrument Technicians are also responsible for commissioning new plants in addition to solving, repair, and calibration of plant instrumentation and controls. This position would primarily provide support for production facilities located in the Southern California and Martinez area, but on occasion duties could include other areas within the United States.

At Air Products we develop 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 (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

• Highly multi-functional, requiring effective relationships and influence within Gardner
• Technicians must be familiar with all equipment in plants served. A sampling of these devices includes transmitters, switches, analyzers, programmable controllers, proximity devices, level control systems, control valves, personnel safety systems, pay meter systems, and others. Within each category are a variety of pneumatic and electronic devices.
• Technicians are also responsible for fixing and working with Process Controls Engineering Support to maintain distributed control systems. This is a most constantly evolving technical area and requires a high level of technical training.
• Prepare and provide technical reports and enter information into SAP to provide accurate documentation and information for equipment.
• Analyzer SWIM procedure audits yearly. Own develop them with the plant assigned personnel.
• CSS Virtual Audit. Lead this task and be the person responsible for the shutdown tables and work with process engineers to keep them accurate.
• Chronic instrument and analyzer issues across the sites.
• Assist in planning, getting parts, and training the plant assigned personnel when it comes to analyzers and instrumentation.
• Be an authority for evaluating I&E personnel progression.
• Ensure contract requirements concerning instrument calibration/certifications are current and accurately identified with maintenance plans in SAP. that are not in SAP.
• Ensure all required regulatory PMs are identified with maintenance plans in SAP and are routinely audited.
• Assist our controls and systems personnel and be capable of filling in when we do CSS validations outside of outages. Own validation books and ensure documentation is in the plant and available. Develop and maintain an electronic data base for the Up-river plants.
• Assist in developing QA QC packages for outages. Identify gaps and issues with instrumentation as we come out of outages to help start-ups progress smoothly.

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

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.

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