On-site Bulk Gas Technician — Electrical/Mechanical

Air Products; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Air Products in Leixlip, Co Kildare, seeks an Electrician/Mechanical Technician for our Industrial Gases Bulk Gas operations. You will perform maintenance, safety compliance, and hands-on troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical and analytical equipment.

The role requires strong problem-solving and customer-facing skills, with a focus on safety and reliability. Experience in manufacturing, SCADA/ PLC preferred, and a diploma or apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical trades.

Qualifications

• Professional Electrical or Mechanical diploma or related apprenticeship.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experienced in trouble shooting techniques.
• Electrical or Mechanical technical engineering experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
• Good interpersonal skills; proficient communication skills, both written and verbal
• Preferred SCADA and PLC experience
• Preferred good knowledge of Bulk Gas plant equipment
• Experience in drafting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Day to day operation & maintenance of equipment.
• Input & alignment to site safety, to include BSP (Basic Safety Process) and LSO (Online) training compliance.
• Participate in CPS investigations relating to equipment failures and determine root causes and solutions.
• Provide hands on & customer support for hardware/software field problems including bulk gas, instrument, electrical, mechanical and analytical equipment problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned shutdowns and improve equipment Up-Time.
• Maintain flawless execution, paying close attention to detail and high standards.
• Customer interface: attend daily and monthly module meetings, support audits.
• Demonstrate understanding of work processes and data management.
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Interact with customers, third party vendors and employees at all levels.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical or Mechanical diploma or related apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Bulk Gas equipment

Job description

Air Products in Leixlip, Co Kildare, seeks an Electrician/Mechanical Technician for our Industrial Gases Bulk Gas operations. You will perform maintenance, safety compliance, and hands-on troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical and analytical equipment.

The role requires strong problem-solving and customer-facing skills, with a focus on safety and reliability. Experience in manufacturing, SCADA/ PLC preferred, and a diploma or apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical trades.