Air Products · 2 days ago
Commissioning/Startup Instrument Technician-2
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAir Products is a leader in the industrial gas sector, focused on energy and environmental sustainability. The Instrument/Controls Technician will coordinate and execute mechanical activities for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup of facilities, ensuring plant reliability and safety.
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Responsibilities
Provide & maintain a safe work environment. Demonstrate leadership with all company &
Implement hands on Instrument & Controls commissioning and startup related activities for solving, maintenance, repair, and test activities
Provide Instrument & Controls support during the commissioning of the plants. Maintain accurate document control and supervise quality assurance initiatives to maintain the history going forward
Provide Instrument & Controls commissioning and startup leadership to ensure safety, reliability and maintainability of the Instrument & Controls equipment
Responsible for executing Critical Safety Circuit (CSS) validations for the units being commissioned
Implement the Inspection Test Report work process (ITR’s) using a ‘completions’ tool to track punch items and progress
Qualification
Required
Must have experience in commissioning and startup support, project work, plant operations and maintenance efforts
Proficiency in English speaking and writing
Knowledge and understanding of local environmental and health and safety requirements
Knowledge of vendor contracts and knowledge of shop support in the region is desirable
A 2-year diploma in Instrument & Controls Engineering or a trade or technical degree in the related field
5-10 years' minimum hands-on Instrument & Controls technician experience in gas, petrochemical, or related industries
Shown technical and practical problem-solving skills with a good business sense in the maintenance field
Shown leadership, interpersonal and collaboration skills, and decision-making skills with the ability to communicate clearly and efficiently
Strong oral and written skills with the ability to communicate commissioning activities to the Commissioning management team daily
Knowledge of computer-based applications (Microsoft Office) and a shown understanding of Completions / Turnover package systems
Ability to read single line drawings, P&IDs, ladder logic, wiring schematics, and other user documentation
Hands-on knowledge of the construction and commissioning tools, including but not limited to the following: Process plant instrumentation of various types (e.g. pressure, temperature, flow, level, vibration measurement and transmission systems)
Effectively use typical test and calibration equipment, including pneumatic calibrators, RTD calibrators, mA calibrators, T/C calibrators, digital and analog multi-meters, meggers, and laptops for equipment communication
Control systems such as DCS and PLCs (Siemens experience a plus)
Analyzers of various types (Teledyne, ABB GC's, Servomex, ABB (H&B))
Control and switch valves with associated actuating systems
Fabrication, wiring and hook up experience of Instrumentation and Instrument & Controls equipment
Solve and repair 480 – 13.8 KV 3 phase motor controls and 120 VAC control circuits
Large and small synchronous and induction motors
Field Application Panels for synchronous motors
High voltage and low voltage relays
Transformers
Gas circuit breakers
Solenoids
Limit & Proximity Switches
Experience with inspection repair, installation trouble shooting, and modification of induction & synchronous motors
Experience with transformers, high and low voltage switch gear, protective relays, generators, and distribution systems
Knowledgeable in IT infrastructure and able to address and communicate level 1 and level 2 issues
Benefits
Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
401k with 100% vested company core and match
Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks for both parents)
Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
Adoption assistance
Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Many more supplemental benefits available
Company
Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a leading industrial gases company serving >250,000 customers across 50 countries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2024-02-09Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eduardo Menezes
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Galovich
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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