Specialist Electrician

UNKNOWN; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision day-one

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a highly motivated Specialist Electrician to support operations across the Midwest and Southeastern United States. The role requires leading maintenance crews, working independently, and possibly responding to plant needs 24/7.

Primary sites are located throughout the US with significant travel within the region and occasional international travel. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant experience; a technical school or college degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical school or college degree preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and safe work skills required.
• Strong computer skills are a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or supervise inspection, repair, installation, troubleshooting, modification, and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Support electrical reliability and maintenance across Global Operations plants and partners.
• Diagnose equipment issues and provide technical expertise to resolve failures.
• Develop refurbishment procedures for worn electrical components and oversee repair and spare parts replacement.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Strong computer skills

Willingness to travel

Willingness to work extended hours

Education

High school diploma or technical schooling

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 PossibleAir Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting Specialist Electrician to support operations across the Midwest and Southeastern United States. This is a residence-based position.Specialist Electrician hold a highly demanding role that requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and the capability to lead maintenance crews when necessary. This position provides critical support to operations and may require availability on a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week basis to respond to plant needs.Work is performed at facilities located throughout the United States, with primary responsibility for supporting the Industrial Gases (IG) South Subregion, which includes approximately 88 locations across the Southeastern United States. Travel is expected to be significant within the assigned region, with occasional international travel outside North America as business needs require.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 employment401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributionsPaid vacation, holidays, and sick timePaid parental leaveAdoption assistanceFlexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)Health Savings AccountLife Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&DEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Responsibilities:Perform and/or supervise the inspection, repair, installation, troubleshooting, modification, and maintenance of electrical equipment, including induction and synchronous motors, transformers, generators, switchgear, protective relays, starters, and distribution systems.Support electrical reliability and maintenance activities across Global Operations plants, joint ventures, subsidiaries, and third-party facilities.Diagnose equipment issues and provide technical expertise to resolve electrical and control system failures.Develop refurbishment procedures for worn electrical components and oversee repair and spare parts replacement activities.Provide technical decision-making support for major equipment repairs, overhauls, and reliability improvement initiatives.Develop detailed work scopes for equipment repairs, rebuilds, and overhaul projects.Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of electrical maintenance activities.Prepare technical reports, repair documentation, and equipment assessmentsQualifications:High school diploma with preferred relative technical school or college degree. Relevant experience will be given strong consideration in lieu of formal education.Minimum 5 years (10 years preferred) experience in the petrochemical and manufacturing industry, and in low, medium and high voltage electrical equipment maintenance, start-up or commissioning environmentPractical knowledge relating to electrical distribution, motors and motor controls, conduit and wiring practices, lighting and grounding as well as familiarity with the National Electrical Code, particularly hazardous locations, is highly desirable.Prior supervisory experience is a plus.Demonstrated supervisory skills and safe work skills. Strong basic computer skills are a prerequisite.Must be a team player in a team environment.Self starter and self motivator.Ability to work extended hours and to travel with short notice.Ability to work in an industrial environment to include lifting, climbing, working at heights and in confined spaces.This is a ladder position and advancement is possible based on experience and demonstrated competency.Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans provide. 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 we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.#li-ms1Founded 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.