Specialist Electrician

AirProducts; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with vesting

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption aid

FSAs

HSA

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. seeks a highly motivated Specialist Electrician to support operations across the Midwest and Southeastern United States.

This residence-based role requires the ability to work independently, lead maintenance crews when needed, and respond to plant needs around the clock. You will inspect, repair, install, and maintain electrical equipment, coordinate with engineering and operations, and develop refurbishment procedures for worn components while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma with preferred related technical training.
• Minimum 5 years (10 years preferred) in petrochemical/manufacturing electrical maintenance or commissioning.
• Experience with low/medium/high voltage equipment, motors, switchgear, and control circuits.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code and hazardous locations.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours; comfortable in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, install, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain electrical equipment including motors, transformers, switchgear, relays, and distribution systems.
• Support electrical reliability and maintenance across Global Operations plants, joint ventures, subsidiaries, and third-party facilities.
• Diagnose equipment issues and resolve electrical/control system failures.
• Develop refurbishment procedures for worn components and oversee repair/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 assessments

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma with technical training

Job description

Air 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 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 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 assessments**Qualifications:*** 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 environment* Practical 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.