Construction Tech

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking a Construction Technician for our corporate headquarters in Allentown, PA.

Successful candidate with responsibility to install product storage, processing and delivery equipment at or for customer sites. Independent and motivated person, able to handle numerous projects at once. Good communication skills a must (both verbal and written). Good organization skills required. Familiar with gaseous and cryogenic piping systems, valves, tanks and equipment primarily in LOX/LIN/LAR and LHY service. Excellent project skills in the area of scope development, customer interface, and overall project management a plus. Equipment selection, crane coordination, transportation scheduling, installation, startup support, contractor/maintenance tech supervision and customer training are keys to success in this position.

An independent work environment, coupled with extensive driving associated with installations imposes a unique and challenging safety environment. Incumbent will be required to demonstrate extremely high standards of safety performance, both while performing activities at system or customer sites, and while driving his vehicle.

Construction technicians are among those employees with the highest exposure to our customers. As such, all grade levels of Technicians will present a professional appearance, confidence, and demeanor at all times.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $8.1 billion, operations in over 30 countries, and nearly 20,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, pension and 401K plans.

To apply, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. Apply specifically to Job Req #24611.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters. REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrate and practice working knowledge of safe rigging and lifting procedures.
Demonstrate quality brazing techniques
Demonstrate and practice safe handling of hand tools and hand power tools typically and commonly used in installation and maintenance tasks.
Demonstrate the ability to read engineering drawings, flow sheets, equipment layout, piping drawings, and electrical controls schematics.
Accurate cost reporting for both materials and labor expenditures.
Understanding the properties, behavior, and hazards of the products he is likely to encounter.
Exhibiting basic project management skills. Including where appropriate, equipment and materials selection, contractor supervision, system startup and operational readiness procedures, and proper system technical and commercial documentation.
Must posses and demonstrate strong internal and external customer interface skills and aptitude.