Instrument & Electrical Technician

R10075679 Instrument & Electrical Technician (Open)

Location :

Jefferson, GA (AMG) - ASU How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

The Instrument and Electrical Technician has the responsibility for the operation and control of equipment used in the process of air separation; also accountability for the care and maintenance of plant mechanical, instrumentation and electrical devices and equipment.

Develops and demonstrates basic skills for the process plant. Works under supervision of the Plant Manager.

Operational Duties :

Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation systems, electrical systems in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, local work instructions and governing regulations

Install, maintain, adjust and repair manual, pneumatic, electric and electronic measuring, recording, and regulating instrumentation

Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventative inspections on mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with manufacturers instructions, local work instructions and governing regulations

Maintain quality control and quality assurance equipment, including process analyzers and gas chromatographs

Maintain calibration standards, including inspection, testing and measuring equipment as well as calibration gas cylinders

Perform routine and non-routine analytical calibrations and adjustments

Maintain, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment

Work with management team to schedule calibration and preventive maintenance programs during plant outages to achieve plant and company strategic quality and efficiency goals

Assist in the administration and maintenance of comprehensive spare parts program

Communication & Collaboration :

Interact with national and local product scheduling to meet customer requirements and ensure customer product delivery requirements, pertinent documentation and affiliated reporting requirements are completed on time and with zero defects.

Develop and maintain contractor relationships

Safety and Regulatory Compliance :

Commitment to the strict adherence to company policies, safety guidelines, and procedural standards, as well as instilling safety in others by being safety minded and modeling good safety practices as well as compliance to Qualification and Training program in company electronic training systems.

Completion of the Airgas Safety Pledge and being familiar with the requirements as well as completing introductory Health, Safety, Environmental and Social (HSES) training.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Education :

Associates degree preferred or technical training (or equivalent experience) required.

Required Length & Type of Experience :

1 years of related operations experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Demonstrate basic Instrumentation and Electrical theory

Experience with electrical test equipment and troubleshooting

Demonstrate a competency of theory of operation and calibration of gas analyzer

Retrieve and utilize Airgas SOP

Familiar with basic plant operation.

Ability to monitor and make operating adjustments to optimize efficiency.

Ability to communicate with both written and spoken English at the 12th grade level.

Demonstrate basic understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD's)..

Familiar with site Emergency Action Plan

Must be mechanically inclined

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

May be assigned and must be willing to work rotating shifts.

May be required to be on call and shares "On-call" responsibilities with Facility Manager as needed.

Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety. shoes / boots, ear protection, and possible respirator protection.

Must be able to lift 60 lbs.

Must be willing to travel as needed for training or to support other sites.

Follows policies and procedures and adheres to notification procedures for vacation scheduling, floating holidays, and personal days off.

Fills in for vacations and emergency shift relief coverage as situations warrant.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Frequent regional travel.

Moderate overnight travel.

Must have reliable, appropriate transportation.

Job requires visitation to various Airgas and customer sites, which have varying environments / conditions, layouts, and accessibility.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience : At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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