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 

At Air Products, we are investing in the production of clean hydrogen fuel for the mobility sector to decarbonize heavy-duty vehicles. We are also the global leader in creating technology solutions for capturing CO₂ from fossil fuel conversion before it reaches the atmosphere.

Furthermore, the gases we produce and distribute are helping reduce food waste, are supplied to hospitals and are used in many other sectors. In short: you probably use our products every day, you just don’t realise it!

With an 80-year track record and first-mover ambitions, our 23,000 strong team have made us world-leaders in areas such as carbon capture and hydrogen. Our core competency is an ability to develop, execute, own, and operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial gas projects, including one of the world’s largest green hydrogen projects: NEOM.

Our people are making a difference to the world every day. Thinking globally and acting locally, every voice is heard, and everyone knows they belong and matter. Our higher purpose is to bring people around the world together, so that they can, in an open environment, collaborate and innovate solutions to some of the most significant energy and environmental challenges we all face.

The Role;

We are currently looking for an experienced Electrical/Mechanical Technician to join our Industrial Gases group where you will be working as one of our Bulk Gas Electrical/Mechanical Technicians at our site in Leixlip, Co Kildare. Our Industrial Gases group delivers a wide range of highly niche solutions to customers in a variety of industries, providing safe, reliable and cost-effective equipment and systems. For our larger customers we design and construct gas storage facilities on site.

The Technician will be providing engineering, operations, and maintenance support, with a strong health and safety focus and focus on electrical/electronic technical experience,

Duties Include;

Day to day operation & maintenance of equipment
Responsible for input & alignment to site safety, to include BSP (Basic Safety Process) compliance, LSO (Online) training compliance.
Participate in (CPS) investigations relating to equipment failures, work with site management/Global Support Services to determine root causes of failure, and the recommendation of appropriate solutions to reduce reoccurrence of/or eliminate cause of failure.
Provide hands on & customer support as required for resolution of hardware/Software field problems as they occur including bulk gas, instrument, electrical, mechanical and analytical equipment problems. Raise as appropriate to site management for further support.
Perform preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned shutdowns and improve overall equipment Up-Time.
Maintain flawless execution, paying close attention to detail and implement work to the highest standard.
Customer interface: Attend daily Module meetings. Module Monthly SIT meeting, Support Audits.
Has good understanding of the principles of work processes and data management.
Strong influencing skills.
Good organisation and problem-solving skills.
Must demonstrate respect and professionalism when interacting with others.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively interact with customers, third party vendors and also employees at all levels of the organisation.

As the Bulk Gas Technician, you already are or have;

Professional Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics diploma or related apprenticeship training- required.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Experienced in trouble shooting techniques required.
Electrical and Electronic technical engineering experience required.
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications literate required.
Good interpersonal skills; proficient communication skills, both written and verbal -required.
SCADA and PLC experience preferred.
Good knowledge of Bulk Gas plant equipment preferred.
Experience in the following areas: MOC, TWI, SWIMS, preferred.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. We invite you to bring your diverse self and creativity to a company reimagining what’s possible. Be part of our growth story and make a difference.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

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.

Bulk Gas Technician

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