Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

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Are you a self-starter who possesses integrity and a willingness to learn and improve? We are seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E&I) for our Port Arthur, TX and Westlake, LA facilities. The individual will have responsibility for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical/instrumentation equipment. The primary focus is to provide necessary technical and hands-on support to continuously improve plant electrical, instrumentation, and DCS equipment integrity, reliability, cost, and on-stream factor. This individual will be located at Port Arthur, but will support the Westlake facility as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, single line wiring diagrams, analog/discrete instrument loops, and ladder logic
• Understand and operate electrical test equipment (Digital and analog multi-meters, non-contact voltmeter, low resistance ohmmeter, phase rotation meter, ammeter, insulation resistance tester (megger)
• Maintain and troubleshoot calibration of electronic and digital process control equipment, related loop equipment, electric motors, and motor control circuitry
• Read blueprints and P&ID's
• Effectively use typical test and calibration equipment, including pneumatic calibrators, RTD calibrators, mA calibrators, T/C calibrators, and laptops for equipment communication
• Troubleshoot and repair the following: low and medium voltage control circuits in industrial motor control centers, induction/synchronous motors, UPS, SCR, and VFD's
• Work with and troubleshoot the following: vibration monitoring equipment, pressure, temperature, level, and flow measuringequipment, water analytical equipment including pH/ORP, conductivity, solenoids, limit & proximity switches, CEMS systems, and continuous analyzers
• Troubleshoot and repair control valves

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Formal electrical training is preferred (emphasis on formal technical school training/apprenticeship)
• A minimum of 5 years electrical experience in operation and maintenance of large industrial plants and 3 years of Electromechanical or Instrumentation & Electrical experience is preferred
• Military service in a related field a plus but not required (Aviation Electrician, Electronics Technician, Gas Turbine Technician, etc.)
• Previous experience working on substation equipment, protective relays, transformers, synchronous/induction motors and generators, motor control circuits, variable frequency drives, station batteries, and UPS systems
• Fabrication/installation experience of Electrical and Instrumentation equipment
• Strong personal safety philosophy
• Must be team oriented with a willingness to further develop technical skills
• Use SAP to enter and retrieve data
• Gas Turbine experience is advantageous but not required
• Work independently and in group settings as required

Education and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED
• Trade/Technical degree, apprenticeship, or certification in a related field

Work Hours & Benefits:

• Work Schedule: 4/10s
• Periodic travel to Westlake, LA
• Must be willing to work overtime and participate in an on-call schedule
• 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

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication,andleadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourageand welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company.We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplacethat honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

This is a safety sensitive position. 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, visitAbout Air Products.

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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, visitAbout 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.

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