Job Description

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, is seeking an experienced Instrument and Electrical Technician at our Martinez CA, facility.

Air Products, manufacturer of industrial gases, is seeking a high energy, self-starter to fill a full time Instrument and Electrical Technician position. This hourly position primarily supports our 2 Hydrogen Plants in Martinez, California located onsite at the PBF Refinery. The position will be for the Martinez location, but will provide as needed support at 2 other hydrogen plants located nearby in Martinez on refinery sites as well.

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

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Calibrate manufacturing instrumentation according to procedures.
• Perform routine PMs on manufacturing and building equipment.
• Trouble shoot PLC equipment.
• Assist other maintenance techs with assigned tasks.
• Complete instrument tracking documentation.
• Complete required safety tasks and activities.
• Develop procedures for instrument calibrations and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Support facility operations by completing assigned work orders.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required, and willing to take 24-hour on call responsibilities.
• This position requires some travel ~10% as needed to support other HYCO facilities as needed.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Technicians must be familiar with all equipment in plants served. A sampling of these devices includes transmitters, switches, analyzers, programmable controllers, proximity devices, level control systems, control valves, equipment and personnel safety systems, pay meter systems, and others. Within each category are a variety of pneumatic and electronic devices.
• Technicians are also responsible for troubleshooting and working with Instrument Engineering Support to maintain distributed control systems. This is a most rapidly changing technical area and requires a high level of technical training.
• Prepare and provide technical reports and enter information into SAP to provide accurate documentation and information for equipment.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma/equivalent
• Minimum five years of experience with calibration and troubleshooting of industrial plant instrumentation and controls
• Knowledge of PLC and DCS controls is a plus
• Supervisory skills/experience a plus
• Basic computer skills
• SAP knowledge is desired

Work Hours

• 4/10 schedule
• On call responsibility is required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an industrial environment which includes climbing ladders and steps in elevated work, get on scaffolding, get on manlift type equipment and wear PPE such as full body harness
• Must be able to wear self-contained and air purifying respiratory protection
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be clean shaven
• Must be willing to work at a tobacco-free facility

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Pay starts at $47.95 (This role is a ladder position and advancement is possible based on experience and demonstrated competency.)

#INDGIG

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.


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 talent@airproducts.com. 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.

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