Instrument, Controls & Electrical Tech

airproducts; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 73,109 - 87,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Paid Vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Air Products in Santa Clara is seeking an Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician to join our maintenance team. This role involves installing and troubleshooting various electrical equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of industrial experience and a high school diploma or GED. We offer comprehensive benefits starting from day one, including medical and dental insurance, a 401k plan, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of industrial experience with electrical equipment.
• Safety focused and able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot electrical equipment.
• Calibrate manufacturing instrumentation.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and safety testing.

Skills

Safety prioritization

Technical skills with multimeters and calibration equipment

Troubleshooting abilities

Comfortable with physical demands of the job

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Five years of industrial experience

Trade, technical degree or apprenticeship

Job description

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

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

• 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.
• Preform critical safety circuit testing (CSS)
• Trouble shoot 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.

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 [e-mail].