Maintenance Technician

Air Products; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

FSAs

HSA

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Air Products in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to manage routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on pumps, compressors, and turbines. The role requires safe operation within the SAP maintenance program and collaboration with technical staff to resolve equipment issues.

On-call rotation and safety compliance are essential. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a mechanical apprenticeship or trade/technical degree, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Apprenticeship or trade/technical degree is highly desirable.
• Must be able to become qualified as a Crane Lift Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on pumps, compressors, and turbines.
• Maintain plant mechanical equipment in safe, reliable condition to meet performance targets.
• Document maintenance and investigation findings; prepare reports.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Safety oriented

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical apprenticeship or trade/technical degree

Tools

SAP

CMMS

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 and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 leader in industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for an experienced Maintenance Technician at its Port Arthur, Texas facility.

Our Maintenance Technicians are responsible for planning and executing routine mechanical maintenance activities through the SAP maintenance program, as well as performing non-routine maintenance as needed to support safe and reliable plant operations.

The Maintenance Technician provides hands‑on mechanical support and performs a variety of maintenance activities on critical rotating and stationary equipment, including compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, pumps, pressure relief valves, and pressure systems used in continuous plant operations.

What's In It For You

• 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

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on a variety of pumps, compressors, and turbines.
• Ensure all plant mechanical equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition to consistently achieve performance targets.
• Perform assigned critical activities in compliance with Process Safety requirements.
• Maintain maintenance records, document investigation findings, and prepare relevant reports.
• Collaborate with technical staff and plant management to resolve plant and equipment issues safely and effectively.
• Oversee contractors to ensure work is completed in accordance with company standards and requirements.
• Initiate purchasing requests as needed to maintain adequate inventory of replacement parts and supplies.
• Perform non‑routine maintenance activities as directed by the Supervisor to minimize production downtime.
• Assist with the proper storage and disposal of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support during plant turnaround activities and execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a recognized mechanical apprenticeship or a trade/technical degree in a related field is highly desirable.
• Ability to become qualified as a Crane Lift Supervisor.
• Familiarity with compressors, turbines, multistage pumps, valves, coolers, and fans.
• Knowledge of industry safety regulations and operating practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SAP or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to provide after‑hours support for plant emergencies and operational/maintenance issues on a call‑out basis.
• Ability to participate in an on‑call weekend rotation.

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 ac