Ammonia Supervisor

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 manufacturer of industrial gases, is seeking an experienced Instrument and Electrical Lead Technician at our Texas City, TX facility. The facility assets include Air Products’ largest Steam Methane Reformer, a Nitrogen Air Separation Unit, the world’s largest single train Ammonia Plant, Ammonia Pipelines, 60 MW of Steam Turbine Power Generation and large Utility System. This facility is a greenfield build expanding Air Products presence in the Gulf Coast at Texas City and will connect with Air Products Gulf Coast Hydrogen Pipeline system. The Instrument & Electrical Technician Lead is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation, analytical and electrical equipment up to 13.8KV, at our Texas City facility while assisting and developing other technicians in the group. The I&E Technician Lead is also responsible for leading electrical power distribution systems maintenance activities, assisting other maintenance personnel in developing inspection/repair scopes and write/update procedures as needed. 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 8 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: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (electrical drawings, schematics, P&ID’s, equipment drawings.) Experience with SAP or equivalent CMMS system. Demonstrate the practice of safe handling of hand tools and hand power tools typically and commonly used in maintenance tasks. Knowledge of PLC and DCS controls. Understand the properties, behaviors, and hazards of the equipment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, email, and spreadsheet programs. Practical knowledge of machinery overhauls and refurbishment. Excellent organizational skills, the ability to work alone if necessary, and the ability to lead a crew. Able to work in a team environment with Operators, Mechanics, Engineering/Technical support, and other contracted crafts. Key Job Responsibilities: Participate actively in department/plant safety programs. Promote safety rules and regulations as well as environmental compliance. Engage actively in a team environment, bring a positive attitude, maintain personal accountability, and provide mentoring and coaching for team member development. Provide hands on support and expertise to resolve Instrument/Electrical/Analytical field problems as they occur. Responsible for assigning workload to the Technicians for the day’s activities and provide daily updates. This position is responsible to perform and/or supervise the inspection, repair, installation, troubleshooting and modification of process controls, control valves, safety devices, analyzers, PLC’s, field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level and flow instrumentation), process monitoring equipment, low, medium and high voltage motors/breakers and control circuits and distributed control systems (DCS) Technicians are also responsible for commissioning of new plants in addition to troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of plant instrumentation and electrical controls. Technicians must be familiar with all equipment in the plant. A sampling of these devices include: transmitters, switches, analyzers, PH and Conductivity probes, programmable controllers, proximity devices, level control systems, control valves, equipment and personnel safety systems, pay meter systems, electrical distribution systems, transformers, single phase motors, three phase motors and motor drives and controls. Within each category are a variety of pneumatic and electronic devices. Investigate equipment failures, determine root cause of failure, and recommend appropriate solutions to reduce reoccurrence of/or eliminate cause of failure. Recommend and specify revisions to improve equipment performance and/or system reliability/capacity. Assist in the development, implementation, and periodic review of preventative/predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned shutdowns and improve overall plant on stream capability. Update and/or create maintenance manual/procedures for certain equipment as needed. Keep abreast of and evaluate new methodologies, work practices, equipment, instrumentation, controls, technology, etc., for application and use within the plant. Participate in the planning and execution of minor and major planned/unplanned shutdowns. Provide technical and hands on support as required during shutdowns. Assist in the development and ongoing improvement of the plant mechanical integrity program and overall record keeping. Must be able to develop work scopes for equipment repair and overhaul, to prepare and provide technical reports as well as enter information into SAP to provide accurate documentation on equipment and information to enable others in the organization to carry out their responsibilities effectively. This role is a safety sensitive position. 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 willing to be clean shaven. Must be willing to work at a tobacco-free facility. Work Hours: Working hours - 4/10 schedule; Monday -Thursday (6AM - 4:30PM) This position will be working indoors and outdoors. This is a plant-based position at our Texas City facility. Minimum Hiring Requirements: A high school diploma or GED is required. Five years of industrial experience working on instrumentation and electrical equipment is required. A trade, technical degree or apprenticeship in a related field is preferred but is not required. Military training will be considered in lieu of industrial experience / trade school education. Safety focused. Proficient communication and digital literacy. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required. Able to work in a team environment. Flexibility to be available for on call is required. Flexibility to work overtime is required. Travel: Less than 20%. #INDGIG #LI-Onsite #LI-CH1 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. 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 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 . 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.