Req No. 4231BR
Job Title INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-IL-Chicago
Organization US - Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for an Instrument Technician. Incumbent will operate out of his/her residence in the Chicago area or from one of the major Air Products facilities, and have global responsibility.

Position Responsibilities:

Instrument Technicians have a very demanding position requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, and if necessary, also have the ability to lead a crew. Technicians are expected to respond to Operations requirements on a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week basis. Generally, Instrument Technicians average 60-65 hours per week and they travel away from home about 75% of the time. The facilities at which work is performed are located thorugh the United States and internationally. International travel outside of North America is expected to be low, but is possible.

The Instrument Technician supervises and/or performs the preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning of instrumentation and controls equipment in Global Operations facilities, joint ventures, subsidiaries, and third party facilities.

The Instrument Technician must be familiar with all equipment in plants served. A sampling of these devices include transmitters, switches, analyzers, programmable controllers, proximity devices, level control systems, control valves, equipment and personnel safety systems, paymeter systems, and others. Within each category are many varieties: pneumatic and electronic. The Technician is also responsible for troubleshooting and working with Instrument Engineering support to maintain distributed control systems. This is a most rapidly changing technical area and requires a high level of technical training. Supervisory skills are secondary to technical skills

The Instrument Technician will be required to assist Process and Project engineers with control improvements and the development of control upgrades. This includes hardware selection as well as the creation/modification of drawings.

The Technician will be responsible to maintain accurate job and calibration records within the SAP system. This includes the documentation of ISO tasks and corrective maintenance tasks, as well as the documentation of work performed on routine work orders.

Position Requirements:

- Minimum 3 years experience in instrument maintenance, with working knowledge of Programmable Electronic Systems (DCS, PLC), and the HMI's that support these. Networking skills are advantageous.
- Field experience with the service of pressure and delta-pressure transmitters, temperature instruments, flow metering instruments and control valves and accessories is required.
- Field experience on analytical equipment, including trace O2 and N2, gas chromatographs, and interest in UHP (ultra high purity) and other advanced units would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills and safe work skills.
- Strong basic computer skills is a prerequisite.
- Must be a team player in a team environment.
- Self starter and self motivator.
- Ability to work extended hours and to travel with short notice.
- Ability to work in an industrial environment to include lifting, climbing, etc., and at heights and in confined spaces.

This is a ladder position and advancement is possible based on experience and demonstrated competency.

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

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.

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 - and apply to Req #4231BR.

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