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Do you enjoy working in a plant environment? Do you like to be part of a team with a positive demeanor and focused on safety? You could be a great fit for our maintenance team in Santa Clara! We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician at our Santa Clara, CA plant and distribution terminal.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster 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 available day 1 of employment
• 401k 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)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Safety: Ability and desire to put safety first; above production, efficiency, speed, external pressure, and profits.
• Physical Demands: Drive, climb, lift, carry, push, tighten, loosen, drill, saw, crawl, bend, wrench, shovel, etc. Work outdoors in all weather, all year.
• Technical Skills: Ability to use multimeters, ADASH vibration, pressure switch tester, and tubing benders. Experience with battery charging systems and calibration equipment (pressure, flow, and temperature).
• Troubleshooting: Ability to look at the big picture, diagnose, and repair complex problems with analyzers, VFD, and motor starters.
• Electrical: Should be comfortable working on deenergized circuits up to 60KV. Able to trace and measure voltage/amperage on instrumentation circuits. Ability to interpret single line drawings.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of piping, regulators, valves, pumps, compressors, control valves.
• A self-starter, fast learner, have a desire to learn and grow, desire to be challenged.
• Comfortable working with others as a part of a team.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Install and troubleshoot a variety of electrical equipment.
• Calibrate manufacturing instrumentation according to procedures.
• Perform routine PMs on manufacturing and building equipment including HV transformers, MCC and Switchgear.
• Perform critical safety circuit testing (CSS).
• Troubleshoot PLC equipment, gas analyzers, truck scales, HV / LV motors.
• Assist other maintenance techs with assigned tasks.
• Complete instrument tracking documentation.
• Complete required safety tasks and activities.
• Learn plant operations and be able to support plant operations as needed.
• This role will have on-call responsibilities.
• Be the primary interface between Air Products and our customers.
• Ability to communicate between the field and Air Products Management, Sales, and Engineering.
• Develop work scopes for equipment repair and overhaul.
• Participate actively in department safety programs.
• Promote safety rules and regulations as well as environmental compliance.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Five years of industrial experience working on instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Applicable military training will be considered equivalent to industrial experience / trade school education.
• A trade, technical degree or apprenticeship in a related field is preferred but is not required.
• Safety focused.
• Proficient communication and digital literacy.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stationary ladders to heights of 80 feet.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Flexibility to be available for on-call.
• Travel: Less than 20%.

Technical School Graduates: Students with a background in Instrumentation and Electrical and Industrial Systems are encouraged to apply.

The expected hourly pay rate is $53.07 - $63.48 hourly plus bonus. This is the rate that we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors. It's important to note that individual compensation packages are determined based on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to experience, and qualifications.

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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

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, visit About 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.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.