Construction Technician III

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

We are seeking a Construction Technician to join our Customer Engineering team.

This position is a residence-based role that requires 50-75% travel throughout the southern United States region.

The ideal candidate will be based in Texas, preferably in the Dallas, TX area.

This role requires technical competency, including the ability to startup, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cryogenic and gaseous product storage systems. The position requires a strong technical background, an ability to read technical drawings and a true focus on safety. You will be responsible for installing product storage, processing, and delivery equipment at customer sites.

The candidate will be familiar with gaseous and cryogenic piping systems, valves, tanks, and equipment primarily in liquid oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide service. Excellent project skills in scope development, customer interface, and overall project management are required. Equipment selection, crane coordination including performing the role of lift supervisor, 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. You will be required to demonstrate extremely high standards of safety performance, both while performing activities at system or customer sites, and while driving our vehicle.

You will work independently and have good communication skills as you will be dealing directly with our customers.

Construction technicians are among those employees with the highest exposure to our customers.

Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must.

You will always present a professional appearance, confidence, and a calm demeanor.

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)

• 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 pass a service/pickup truck road test and DOT physical and, have a good driving record.

• Must be proficient with all hand tools.

• Ability to repair and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to read technical drawings.

• Computer skills are required to perform projects and other day-to-day duties.

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for installing product storage, processing, and delivery equipment at customer sites including cryogenic tanks, pumps, and piping in liquid oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide service.

• Demonstrate extremely high standards of safety performance both while performing activities at customer sites and while driving their company-provided vehicle.

• You will practice and have a working knowledge of safe rigging and lifting procedures.

• Experience with supervising crane contractors and serving as Lift Supervisor for equipment lifts/sets via cranes with load capacities up to 600 Standard Tons.

• Demonstrate quality brazing techniques and experience with installing and pressure testing piping.

• 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 you are 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.

• Posses and demonstrate strong internal and external customer interface skills and aptitude.

• Provide ongoing maintenance support in the area on an as needed basis.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• A High School diploma or GED is required.

• A trade, technical degree or apprenticeship in a related field is preferred but is not required.

• Military service will be considered in lieu of a trade or technical degree.

• Ability to pass a service/pickup truck road test and DOT physical is required.

• Flexibility to travel, 75%.

• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.

• A class A CDL license is preferred but is not required.

• Safety focused.

• Ability to lift 50+lbs.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

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Air Products proudly values 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.

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