Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and demonstrate leadership in all company and industry safety processes to prevent injuries; ensure accurate documentation of safety-related activities
• Report all safety and environmental incidents and near misses occurring on site
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and actively participate in issuing safe work permits for maintenance tasks
• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and calibrate electronic and digital process control equipment, including loop equipment, low-voltage systems, and control circuitry (e.g., pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation; pneumatic controls; analyzers; solenoids; limit and proximity switches)
• Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, single-line electrical drawings, ladder logic, and wiring schematics
• Use test and calibration equipment such as pneumatic, RTD, mA, and thermocouple calibrators, as well as digital/analog multimeters, meggers, and laptops for equipment communication
• Use computerized systems to enter and retrieve data
• Troubleshoot and repair Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), either independently or in coordination with engineers and system experts

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• A two-year Associate degree in instrumentation technology or a related technical field is preferred, and/or at least three years of experience as an Instrumentation Maintenance Technician in a petrochemical or manufacturing environment
• Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately document information
• Strong troubleshooting and fault isolation skills
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems and basic office software
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
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• 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities. Reimagine What's Possible At Air Products, we seek people passionate about safe, reliable plant operations and continuous learning. We develop our employees for future growth opportunities within the organization. If you're looking for a challenge and long-term growth, you've found the right place. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 industrial gases manufacturer, has an immediate opening for a skilled Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to join its team in Kingsport, TN.

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