Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

airproducts; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Air Products is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician to support our Port Arthur, TX facility with occasional Westlake, LA work. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and electrical equipment, ensuring reliability and safe operation of the plant's DCS systems.

The role requires handling calibration, troubleshooting, and repair tasks, with readiness to work overtime/on-call and to participate in a safety‑sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Trade/Technical degree or apprenticeship in a related field.
• 4 years of Electromechanical or Instrumentation & Electrical experience.
• Military service in a related field is a plus.
• Fabrication, wiring and hook up experience of Instrumentation and Electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot pressure, temperature, level and flow measuring equipment and related sensors.
• Repair and troubleshoot analog and discrete instrument loops.
• Troubleshoot and repair control valves.
• Read blueprints, P&ID's, single-lines, ladder logic, and wiring schematics.
• Use calibration and test equipment (pneumatic/RTD/mA/T/C calibrators, DMMs, meggers, laptops).
• Follow calibration procedures and use SAP to enter/retrieve data.
• Troubleshoot 480 VAC 3‑phase motor controls and 120 VAC circuits.
• Gas turbine experience is advantageous but not required.

Skills

Electromechanical troubleshooting

Instrumentation & Electrical

Reading blueprints & P&IDs

Troubleshooting control valves

Test/calibration equipment use

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade/Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

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

Air Products is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician to support our facilities in Port Arthur, TX, and Westlake, LA. In this role, you will be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and electrical equipment at the Port Arthur facility, while also providing maintenance support to the Westlake site as needed.

The primary focus of this role is to provide the technical expertise and hands‑on support necessary to continuously improve the integrity, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and on‑stream performance of the plant's instrumentation, electrical, and Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment.

This position is based at the Port Arthur, TX facility, with occasional support required at the Westlake, LA site—less than 10% of the time.

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:

• Work with and troubleshoot the following: Pressure, temperature, level and flow measuring equipment, Water analytical equipment including pH/ORP, Conductivity, Solenoids, Limit & Proximity Switches, CEMS systems, and continuous analyzers.
• Repair and troubleshoot analog and discrete instrument loops.
• Troubleshoot and repair control valves.
• Read blueprints, P&ID's, single-lines, ladder logic, and wiring schematics.
• 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.
• Follow step‑by‑step calibration procedures.
• Use SAP to enter and retrieve data.
• Troubleshoot and repair 480 VAC 3 phase motor controls as well as 120 VAC control circuits.
• Gas Turbine experience is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Trade/Technical degree or apprenticeship in a related field
• 4 years of Electromechanical or Instrumentation & Electrical experience
• Entry level candidates with SkillsUSA membership and the ability to demonstrate PDP leadership competencies are strongly encouraged to apply
• Military service in a related field a plus but not required (Aviation Electrician, Electronics Technician, Gas Turbine Technician, etc.)
• Fabrication, wiring and hook up experience of Instrumentation and Electrical equipment.
• Detail oriented and willing to document details appropriately.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault isolation skills.
• Strong personal safety philosophy.
• Must be team oriented and have a willingness to learn and further develop technical skills.
• Must be willing to work overtime and participate in an on‑call schedule.
• 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 foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world‑leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

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.