Req No. 4431BR
Job Title PRINCIPAL RESEARCH & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Non-Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Tamaqua
Organization US - Electronics/Electronics Tech
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Pilot Plant PLC Technician at its facility in Tamaqua (Hometown), Pennsylvania.

The candidate will be able to perform all duties consistent with manufacturing various compounds in a pilot plant setting. The candidate will also have familiarity with PLC programming and trouble-shooting. Must be familiar with the operation of reactors, centrifuges, refrigeration and heating systems, gas cylinders and rotary vacuum driers. Must also be familiar with packaging solids, liquids and gases and be capable of operating a fork lift. Responsibilities include supporting new pilot plant operations with PLC programming as well as trouble-shooting existing PLCs at the various pilot plant. Additional responsibilities include recording and reporting all deviations from normal operating conditions and performing routine equipment maintenance as required. Other responsibilities include maintaining an up-to-date R&D notebook, maintaining a safe work environment, and following all Air Products corporate standards for laboratory and pilot plant EH&S. The candidate must also be willing to work swing shift or continuous shift as required by project demands.

Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or equivalence
* Some PLC programming and trouble-shooting experience
* A minimum of 3-5 years hands-on experience with chemical plant unit operations
* Experience with handling hazardous chemicals such as F2 and HF preferred
* Familiar with repairing pilot plant equipment
* Willing to work shift work and occasional weekends
* Capable of fabricating pilot plants
* Familiarity with analytical instruments

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of $8.3 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, pension, 401K plans.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link - Visit our Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #4431BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None