Instrument and Electrical Technician

Air Products • Martinez, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Air Products, manufacturer of industrial gases, is seeking a high energy, self-starter to fill a full-time Instrument and Electrical Technician position with on-all responsibilities. This hourly position primarily supports our 2 Hydrogen Plants in Martinez, CA located onsite at the PBF Refinery. The incumbent will be assigned to the Martinez site as their primary location but will provide support as needed at 2 other hydrogen plants located nearby in Martinez on refinery sites as well. The I&E Technician will be 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 the plants. They will also be responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of plant instrumentation and controls. This position requires ~10% travel as needed to support other HYCO facilities in the area.

Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent required.
• Minimum five years of experience with calibration and troubleshooting of industrial plant instrumentation and controls.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment that includes climbing ladders and stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs., working at heights and in confined spaces, extended hours on short notice, in a team environment, with safety first as a primary focus and ability to communicate effectively across technical, operations and maintenance line.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of PLC and DCS controls is a plus.
• SAP knowledge is desired.

Responsibilities

• 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, equipment and personnel safety systems, pay meter systems, and others. Within each category are a variety of pneumatic and electronic devices.
• Technicians are also responsible for troubleshooting and working with Instrument Engineering Support to maintain distributed control systems.
• Prepare and provide technical reports and enter information into SAP to provide accurate documentation and information for equipment.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance available day 1 of employment
• 401(k) 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED