Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

airproducts; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Air Products is seeking an Instrumentation Maintenance Technician in Kingsport, Tennessee, to ensure a safe work environment and maintain electronic control equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, ideally with an Associate degree in instrumentation technology and experience in petrochemical or manufacturing environments.

This role involves troubleshooting and repairing systems, with an emphasis on safety and detail. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as an Instrumentation Maintenance Technician in a petrochemical or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately document information.
• Experience using computerized systems to enter and retrieve data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment according to safety processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic and digital process control equipment.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and issue safe work permits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong troubleshooting skills

Familiarity with maintenance management systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in instrumentation technology

Tools

Pneumatic controls

Test and calibration equipment

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

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.

What's In It for You:

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 excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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

Qualifications:

• 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.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran‑friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute and cultivate a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Equal Opportunity

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]. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e‑mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.