Construction Technician III

Air Products•Residence - Texas (0942), TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Reimagine What’s Possible We are seeking a Construction Technician to join our Customer Engineering team. This position is a residence-based role that requires 50-75% travel throughout the southern United States region. The ideal candidate will be based in Texas, preferably in the Dallas, TX area. This role requires technical competency, including the ability to startup, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cryogenic and gaseous product storage systems. The position requires a strong technical background, an ability to read technical drawings and a true focus on safety. You will be responsible for installing product storage, processing, and delivery equipment at customer sites. The candidate will be familiar with gaseous and cryogenic piping systems, valves, tanks, and equipment primarily in liquid oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide service. Excellent project skills in scope development, customer interface, and overall project management are required. Equipment selection, crane coordination including performing the role of lift supervisor, transportation scheduling, installation, startup support, contractor/maintenance tech supervision, and customer training are keys to success in this position. An independent work environment, coupled with extensive driving associated with installations, imposes a unique and challenging safety environment. You will be required to demonstrate extremely high standards of safety performance, both while performing activities at system or customer sites, and while driving our vehicle. You will work independently and have good communication skills as you will be dealing directly with our customers. Construction technicians are among those employees with the highest exposure to our customers. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. You will always present a professional appearance, confidence, and a calm demeanor.

Requirements

Ability to pass a service/pickup truck road test and DOT physical and, have a good driving record.
Must be proficient with all hand tools.
Ability to repair and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to read technical drawings.
Computer skills are required to perform projects and other day-to-day duties.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
A High School diploma or GED is required.
Ability to pass a service/pickup truck road test and DOT physical is required.
Flexibility to travel, 75%.
A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
Safety focused.
Ability to lift 50+lbs.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

A trade, technical degree or apprenticeship in a related field is preferred but is not required.
Military service will be considered in lieu of a trade or technical degree.
A class A CDL license is preferred but is not required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for installing product storage, processing, and delivery equipment at customer sites including cryogenic tanks, pumps, and piping in liquid oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide service.
Demonstrate extremely high standards of safety performance both while performing activities at customer sites and while driving their company-provided vehicle.
Practice and have a working knowledge of safe rigging and lifting procedures.
Experience with supervising crane contractors and serving as Lift Supervisor for equipment lifts/sets via cranes with load capacities up to 600 Standard Tons.
Demonstrate quality brazing techniques and experience with installing and pressure testing piping.
Practice safe handling of hand tools and hand power tools typically and commonly used in installation and maintenance tasks.
Demonstrate the ability to read engineering drawings, flow sheets, equipment layout, piping drawings, and electrical controls schematics.
Accurate cost reporting for both materials and labor expenditures.
Understanding the properties, behavior, and hazards of the products you are likely to encounter.
Exhibiting basic project management skills. Including where appropriate, equipment and materials selection, contractor supervision, system startup and operational readiness procedures, and proper system technical and commercial documentation.
Possess and demonstrate strong internal and external customer interface skills and aptitude.
Provide ongoing maintenance support in the area on an as needed basis.