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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Senior Principal Intelligence Analyst, Air Products

Req No. 1613BR
Job Title Sr. Principal Intelligence Analyst
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Technology (all except Elect/High Temp/Advanced)
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Sr. Principal Intelligence Analyst at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position is accountable for in-depth intelligence and information to enhance the quality, efficiency, and impact of business and technology decisions. The incumbent will run specific Analyses and generate topical Backgrounders. He/she will also serve on the core team of strategic planning processes and major task forces and focus teams. The incumbent will develop a client base that generates a consistent flow of projects for the group.

The analyst will be skilled at gathering key content from database, internet, and human sources. This position brings technical expertise, work process expertise, and credibility to influence major strategic decisions by providing information gathering and analysis resulting in critical insights.

This position reports to the Manager of Business and Technology Intelligence, who reports to the Director, Enabling Technology Services.

Qualifications

The candidate should have a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, and/or business, with significant and broad experience. They should have functional expertise in intelligence, understanding of R&D, business, and commercial development processes, and great curiosity and insights about a broad range of new technologies and businesses. Internal and external contacts are plusses.

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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and more than 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1613BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Career, Benefits, and Lifestyle, then selecting Career Center.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Electronics Design Specialist, Air Products

Req No. 1970BR
Job Title Electronics Design Specialist
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Global Engineering
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Electronics Design Specialist at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Base Skills:
Self -Starter - Ability to work independently.
Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
Computer literate.

Electronics Design Specialist Skills Required:
Use and operation of P-CAD or Altium Designer printed circuit board design software.
Ability to design schematics and printed circuit boards for analog and digital I/O, system interface protocols, and touch screen HMI protocols.
Hands-on knowledge of printed circuit boards / board level components / power supplies / 120 VAC and 24 VDC control / troubleshooting skills.
Use and operation of electronics test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Insulation Resistance Testers, etc.).
Use and operation of Solid Works 3D CAD modeling software or Microstation CAD software is a plus.

Job Description:
Provide technical and design support on New Product Development programs and existing product line equipment.
Help develop budget and schedule requirements for New Product Development programs.
Perform Failure Analysis of product line equipment controllers and components using standardized testing procedures.
Support CE / ATEX Compliance Testing (EMI / RFI) & Nationally Recognized Testing Labs (NRTL) Listing & Labeling for product lines supported by the Electronics Team.
Support software writers by reviewing and/or testing software changes using in house software simulators and Input/Output test equipment.
Provide technical, trouble-shooting, and operational telephone support to Air Products field technicians and customer sites around the world.
Travel to customer sites for emergency repairs / troubleshooting of equipment and systems.

Requirements:
Minimum of 5-10 years experience with an Electronics Engineering Technician degree.


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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and more than 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1970BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Career, Benefits, and Lifestyle, then selecting Career Center.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None


For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Senior Principal Development Engineer, Air Products

Req No. 1300BR
Job Title SENIOR PRINC DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Merchant Gases
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a SENIOR PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position will provide worldwide support to Merchant Gases applications. A primary focus of this position will be the design and fabrication of prototypes for new industrial gas related processes and equipment, primarily around cryogenics. The individual will work closely with a global team to develop and transfer these equipment technologies around the world.

The successful candidate will report to the R&D Applications Manager and will be accountable for activities around equipment design, fabrication, vendor interfacing, cost structure and required safety reviews for new offerings. In addition, this position will be involved with estimation of customer benefits and customer presentations, including attending conferences and preparing publications and patent applications.

Other areas of responsibility include:
- global technology transfer;
- supporting worldwide commercial teams through the implementation of improved equipment technology
- becoming the product owner for new application equipment, including tracking and management of actual costs, project schedule and project scope changes
- supporting the continuous improvement of existing mechanical equipment
- contributing to the ongoing innovation and improvements in particular commercial areas involved.
- documentation of customer feedback for the prototype.

The incumbent will also be responsible for managing projects and their documentation, coordinating appropriate reviews and communicating project status and performance.

Qualifications:
The incumbent should have a degree in Mechanical engineering with 5-10 years experience in project management, mechanical design, solid modeling of parts/assemblies and detailing of engineering drawings. An advanced degree is preferred, but not necessary. The individual should be knowledgeable in the area of heat transfer, use of design software (e.g. Solid Works), P&ID layout and industry standards related to equipment design (ANSI / ASME / CE etc.).

Industrial knowledge in the field of mechanical and/or cryogenic refrigeration would be desirable, particularly around freezing and chilling.

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 $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and more than 20,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1300BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Engineering Technician, Air Products

Req No. 1979BR
Job Title Engineering Technician
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Global Engineering
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Engineering Technician at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Activities may include but are not limited to: Under ongoing supervision, supports Project Engineers, Project Supervisor/Manager in coordinating activities throughout all phases of projects for the supply of Devices, custom-engineered systems, and process plants to achieve timely, safely, and cost-effective project completion. Responsibilities include supporting a Project Matrix in coordinating activities for project execution, coordinating/expediting flow of information, shipping, generating project files/documents.

Summary of job Skills
CAD Skills or Aptitude
Mechanical Aptitude
Electrical Aptitude
CAD drafting aptitude
Computer skills
Flexibility in work assignments

Knowledge - Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with working knowledge of project software and mainframe related systems.

Education/Tenure - High school with 2 years’ experience; Associate Degree with 1-year experience.

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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and more than 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1979BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Career, Benefits, and Lifestyle, then selecting Career Center.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None


For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Senior Engineering Technician, Air Products

Req No. 1890BR
Job Title Sr Engrg Technician
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Global Engineering
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Sr. Engineering Technician at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Engineer/Supervisor/Manager, assuming increasing responsibility as required, in coordinating activities throughout all phases of work related to equipment, plants, operations, products, systems, and procedures to achieve timely, safe, and cost effective project completion. Requirements include working with internal/external customers, as well as suppliers/contractors/fabricators as necessary, to perform and complete tasks. It is essential that the Technician functions as an integral part of the team dedicated to achieving the goals of each project and the organization.

Primary responsibilities include requisitioning of capital equipment, material tracking and consolidation, export shipping, and coordination of project information. The incumbent must work closely with other members of the engineering team, as well as sourcing, manufacturing, construction, and operations.

Principal Accountabilities

Find, learn, apply, and coordinate knowledge of standards, systems, procedures, and work processes.
Coordinate/expedite all work related activities through the use of standardized methods and procedures.
Coordinate and guide the flow of information between various departments to ensure timely work progress by utilizing effective verbal and written communication practices.
Achieve objectives within constraints of time, cost, and performance targets by defining, scheduling, monitoring, documenting, and controlling work effort.
Meet/exceed internal and external customer expectations to achieve service excellence by understanding their requirements and expectations, anticipating their needs, and responding on a timely basis.
Improve the effectiveness of the work team by sharing individual knowledge/expertise and assisting others and making recommendations on processes, methods, and systems.

Qualifications:

* Technical degree preferred, but not mandatory.
* 2-5 years experience in an engineering environment.
* Knowledge of SAP and Marian a plus
* Knowledge of Excel and other basic software reguired.
* Project oriented.
* Well organized in documentation management and task tracking.
* Initiative, assertive and good communication skills.

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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and more than 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1890BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Career, Benefits, and Lifestyle, then selecting Career Center.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None


For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Principal Process Engineer, Air Products

Req No. 1763BR
Job Title Principal Process Engineer
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Global Engineering
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Principal Process Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Air Products is the leading producer of hydrogen for over–the-fence sales in the world. The HYCO Process group works to maintain this position for Air Products by producing state-of-the-art process designs for Steam Methane Reformers. Process Engineers will work with Project Development Engineer, Product, and Project Engineers as well as sales personnel to execute sales estimates, projects, and product development initiatives. This requires a high level of process expertise and desire to be at the front end of the development of projects. The successful candidate will report to the HYCO PST Process Manager and play a key role in achieving these objectives by being responsible and accountable for the following:

(1) Utilizing engineering expertise to lead and execute process and equipment designs for world class hydrogen plants.
(2) Leading technology support requested by sales and product development on the design and operation of hydrogen facilities.
(3) Working closely with other functional groups including commercial, project, mechanical, machinery, systems, and R&D.
(4) Providing technology expertise to the commercial area in support of sales.
(5) Leading performance tests and retrofitting efforts at plant facilities.
(6) Participating in P&ID reviews and Hazops at contractor offices.      

The successful candidate should hold a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 5-15 years of experience in chemical engineering, preferably with an emphasis in process design. Strong technical skills and experience in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and process simulation using the ASPEN suite of tools are also necessary to be successful. Domestic travel to our contractor’s office in Claremont, California, and other travel to our operating plants in northern and southern California, the Gulf Coast, and Canada, may be required.
     
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. 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. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1763BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Senior Tax Counsel, Air Products

Req No. 1982BR
Job Title Senior Tax Counsel - Asia
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Finance/Controllership
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Senior Tax Counsel - Asia at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Provide counsel regarding the relevant U.S. and foreign tax implications and planning opportunities relating to Air Products business, with primary focus on its activities throughout Asia. Advise on a wide variety of tax planning opportunities, including new capital investment, M&A activity, repatriation planning, and corporate structuring. Work with a broad range of company personnel around the globe in various company endeavors; have oversight responsibility of tax audits in Asian entities; participate in the development of FIN 48 positions. Will have direct supervision of International Tax Counsel.

Reports to the Vice President, Taxes.

Candidate is expected to have a JD and to have 6–10 years of relevant experience in a law firm, a Big 4 accounting firm, and/or within the tax department of a multinational corporation. An undergraduate degree in accounting or finance will be a plus, but is not a requirement.

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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and more than 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1982BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Career, Benefits, and Lifestyle, then selecting Career Center.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

DaRT Tax Analyst, Air Products

Req No. 1981BR
Job Title DaRT Tax Analyst
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Finance/Controllership
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a DaRT Tax Analyst at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Position Description: Ensure proper and timely extraction and reconciliation of records from the live SAP database into SAP's Data Retention Tool (DaRT). In addition, will be responsible for extracting records and files out of DaRT as required in order to support governmental tax audit needs. It is likely that once all legacy SAP records are brought into DaRT, the workload will be reduced. At that time, the position will also be responsible for assisting the indirect tax team in tax return, tax audit, and related efforts.

Qualifications: Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and very strong SAP and associated IT skills; must demonstrate the ability to work independently and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and more than 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1981BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Career, Benefits, and Lifestyle, then selecting Career Center.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None


For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

IT Specialist, Air Products

Req No. 1986BR
Job Title Pr It Specialist IS
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Global IT
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Application Developer/Analyst at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The Application Development group is seeking to fill a developer/analyst role within the Liquid Bulk Development team. This position will support the software and systems in the dynamic Sell/Fulfill Space including LBShell and ERAM. LBShell is Air Products' order management and scheduling tool for the Liquid Bulk Logistics business. ERAM is an electronic remote monitoring application that gathers data from onsite customer product tanks. This is a challenging opportunity to support a custom application using VC++, C#, VB and interfacing with SAP and non SAP applications. There is no doubt that you will learn and build your skills on this team.

Position Summary:
Provide Global IT application expertise for the mission critical Air Products LBShell application suite. An important component of this role is to effectively work with the Air Products business area and SAP ERP Services, so that new/enhanced functionality and application changes can be implemented effectively. Participation in a pager rotation is also required.

Education/Skills/Experience:

- A bachelors degree in a relevant IT or business curriculum with at least 5 years of development/IT project management experience using VC++, C#, .NET, VB and SQL server database
- Functional or technical experience in IT application architecture, design or development
- Able to prioritize and meet milestones when working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Application thinking - see big picture and interconnects
- Very good Working knowledge of VC++, .NET, C#, VB, SQL Server
- Strong to expert C++/MFC
- Problem solving skills and aptitude for complex development and support work

Principal Job Responsibilities

- Application Development tasks necessary to maintain and support the suite of LBShell and ERAM applications and environments
- Perform data analysis and manipulation.
- Interface directly with business representatives to aid in design and troubleshooting efforts.
- Contribute strategically on large-scale development projects that expand system functionality.
- Accountable for understanding business requirements and writing functional/technical specs.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. 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. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1986BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None


For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Business Analyst, Air Products

Req No. 1613BR
Job Title Sr. Principal Intelligence Analyst
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Technology (all except Elect/High Temp/Advanced)
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Sr. Principal Intelligence Analyst at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position is accountable for in-depth intelligence and information to enhance the quality, efficiency, and impact of business and technology decisions. The incumbent will run specific Analyses and generate topical Backgrounders. He/she will also serve on the core team of strategic planning processes and major task forces and focus teams. The incumbent will develop a client base that generates a consistent flow of projects for the group.

The analyst will be skilled at gathering key content from database, internet, and human sources. This position brings technical expertise, work process expertise, and credibility to influence major strategic decisions by providing information gathering and analysis resulting in critical insights.

This position reports to the Manager of Business and Technology Intelligence, who reports to the Director, Enabling Technology Services.

Qualifications

The candidate should have a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, and/or business, with significant and broad experience. They should have functional expertise in intelligence, understanding of R&D, business, and commercial development processes, and great curiosity and insights about a broad range of new technologies and businesses. Internal and external contacts are plusses.

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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and more than 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1613BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Career, Benefits, and Lifestyle, then selecting Career Center.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Plant Process Engineer

Req No. 1486BR
Job Title Plant Process Engineer
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Plant Process Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This is a ladder position and assignments can be configured to match the background of the successful candidate. Performance Materials has identified more than $25MM/yr in potential productivity improvements that require Chemical and Industrial Engineering expertise. The work is widely varied and flexibility to and by candidates is a must.

The successful candidate will perform Plant Process Engineering and productivity improvement for the Performance Materials Growth Platform Division (PMGP). This position will support various work for the 11 PMGP facilities or ongoing acquisitions. Key PMGP technologies include epoxies, polyurethane chemicals, ethoxylations, acetylenics, and specialty amines. Periods of travel (including possible international travel) are required averaging as much as one week per month or if mutually agreed more than one week per month.

The position will report to the Plant Process Engineering organization that has consistently delivered more than $20MM/yr in productivity benefits to the fast growing and highly profitable Performance Materials Growth Platform.

Primary responsibilities of the position may include:

1. Identify productivity improvement opportunities. Areas of emphasis include: manufacturing cost reduction, capacity improvements/cycle time reductions, supply chain flow and cost improvement, waste handling and reduction, raw materials, utilities consumption/cost/supply and production process reliability.

2. Conduct process engineering evaluation of production unit operations and facility utilities, screen options, investigate and identify process bottlenecks and constraints, map system capability and rank solutions with necessary cost-benefit analyses.

3. Identify, develop and design improved operating and control strategies to achieve productivity targets. Develop tracking programs and metrics for plant optimization and efficiency, and monitor the targets against budget/expected performance.

4. Analyze plant performance and work with the operations and supply chain team to ensure the plant operates optimally. Develop and install systems that ensure plant operators and line management understand the optimal run-point for each process to achieve efficiency targets.

5. Develop project scope, estimate project cost and benefits, develop capital expenditure authorization documents and propose appropriate execution strategy for best fit with resources and benefits case. Execute productivity projects with small Global Operations teams.

6. Work with the facility operations staff and line management to identify, communicate and transfer best operating facility practices. Use idea generation methods , engage the operations team in opportunity identifications and screen opportunities for implementation. Support and execute Global Operations plant productivity assessments.

7. Provide support for the facility process safety activities through implementation of management of change associated with asset management projects , operating plant hazard review revalidation, execution of project hazards reviews, completing ophr action items, and support of environmental permitting.

8. Provide process-engineering consultation and support to the site’s Production organization to help troubleshoot and resolve process operating problems. Assist operations to resolve product quality, reliability and operability issues.

9. Use Lean and/or Continuous Improvement methods to facilitate improvements.


Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
3 or more years of process engineering or chemical plant engineering experience.

Beneficial Experience/Skills:
Knowledge of chemical operations, preferably chemical engineering aplications involving batch operations including reaction, distillation, solids handling, heat exchange, utilities, process control and automation is a plus.
Alternatively, knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques in packaged chemical production operations (i.e., Industrial Engineering applications to batch Chemical Plants)
Able to work in a hands-on environment in an operating plant.
Able to work in groups, interacting with commercial people, plant operators , maintenance, production engineers, plant supervision and line management
Prior experience conducting process plant optimization.
Prior experience working in a specialty materials plant or any APCI operating plant
Exposure to cost estimation, project engineering and project development
Familiarity using process safety tools and risk analysis
Experience with process modeling a plus.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. 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. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req # 1486.If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


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Administrative Coordinator, Air Products

Req No. 2001BR
Job Title ADMIN COORDINATOR
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Electronics-Electronics Tech
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for an experienced Admin Coordinator at its Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing Center (SEMC) facility in Allentown, PA.

The Admin Coordinator will provide administrative support to multiple managers and supervisors in support of manufacturing operations. Candidate must be flexible to manage multiple tasks and participate in fast-paced manufacturing environment, including the ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Coordination duties for the facility, serving as Outlook delegate to multiple managers
- Correspondence/document preparation/transmittal/filing
- Routine keyboarding/copying/scanning
- Preparation of PowerPoint presentations
- International and domestic travel arrangements
- Ordering of office/IT/meeting supplies utilizing online purchasing tools
- Planning and organization of various events such as lunches/dinners/special events
- Sorting of mail

Additional responsibilities include coordination and scheduling of monthly safety/business meetings, maintenance of related files and other regulated documents (EH&S), including the research of and preparation of monthly safety information to be presented to plant wide operating staff.

Duties also include human resources transactions (time entry, employee transfers, wage changes, position modify/create, etc).

As the front desk receptionist, the Admin Coordinator functions as the first contact for visitors and main incoming telephone lines at the SEMC facility.

Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED
- Strong interpersonal, technical, and organization skills are required
- Must be confident, personable, professional, diplomatic, detail oriented, and accurate
- Strong internet/intranet skills are necessary; must be skilled in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher
- Experience with databases a plus, including ability to extract data, compile reports, and publish monthly metrics

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. 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. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 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, select Career Center, and apply specifically to Req#2001BR.

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.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None


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Saturday, April 12, 2008

City of Allentown - City Engineer

TITLE:
Manager of Engineering/City Engineer

DESCRIPTION:
Under the General Direction of the Director of Public Works, provides direct supervision of the Bureaus of Engineering and Building Maintenance within the Department of Public Works. This position assists with the management of operations, budgeting, and personnel.

This position is also the City Engineer for the City of Allentown. As City Engineer, this position is responsible for the design, construction, and reconstruction of pavements, sewers, bridges, culverts, water system, and other engineering work. The City Engineer is responsible for the preparation of Standards and Specifications for all work being preformed within the City's right-of-way as well as the review of Land Development and Subdivision Plans to ensure compliance with the Standards, Specifications, and Ordinances of the City. The City Engineer will prepare a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the areas listed above. The City Engineer shall prepare books, maps, and plans as well as show the location and dimensions of each property and all other requirements of a City Engineer required by law.

The direct supervision of Building Maintenance includes the using judgment and planning for the general maintenance and repair of the City's physical plant facilities of the City. This position is also responsible for the preparation of and monitoring of the budget, both the Operations and CIP budgets, for the Bureau of Building Maintenance.

This position also provides engineering assistance to other City Departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Directs the operations of the City's Bureaus of Engineering and Building Maintenance;
Hires, fires, and disciplines employees, and does performance reviews and workload reviews;
Meets with each supervisor periodically to review overall workload and project status;
Attends the City's Planning Commission meeting, monthly;
Attends City Council meetings as requested;
Coordinates and manages the Public Works long-range CIP, including conception of important road and bridge projects;
Reviews final plans of all projects designed by the bureau, including roadway, bridge, water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and flood control projects;
Coordinates and reviews subdivision and land development plans sent to Engineering by the Planning Bureau;
Coordinates hiring of consultants, including preparation of RFP, interviews, contracts, processing invoices, etc.;
Serves as active member of various committees;
Prepares annual budget, CIP budget, and administers the budgets throughout the year;
Makes recommendations for the purchase of new equipment or replacement of existing equipment;

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of Public Works Engineering;
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to public works design and construction;
Ability to plan, lay out, and direct the work of subordinates;
Ability to plan projects and prepare related designs, estimates, and specifications;
Ability to perform difficult engineering research and to make comprehensive recommendations regarding engineering problems;
Graduation from a four year college or university, majoring in Civil Engineering and fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience (both office and field) and supervisory experience or equivalent combination of experience and education. Appropriate masters degree may be substituted for two (2) years experience;
Pennsylvania Registered Professional Engineers' License required;
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with City officials, subordinates, others employees, and the public;
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
Knowledge of principles of organization, administration, and personnel management;

Applications available on www.allentownpa.gov, contact is City of Allentown Human Resources 610-437-7523.

For more information on the Jewish community in Allentown, please email Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Guardian Life - Business Information Analyst

Job Title:IM Business Information Analyst
Job Location:Bethlehem, PA
Posted Date:2008-04-09
Request Number:3770

Job Description:
Define variable and universal life business requirements. Provide business and system analysis, system design and user acceptance expertise for development and implementation of interfaces between vendor and variable life policy administrative system for new business and administrative transactions. This position requires extensive knowledge of variable life and universal life products and administrative processes, procedures, SEC and NASD requirements and system processes. Participate or lead business requirements discussions with vendor representatives, business analysts and end users. Participate or lead Requirements walk-through and review with the Business units, IT and vendors. Create and/or review functional specifications written by vendor or other business analysts for logic, completeness or errors. Develop user-acceptance testing scenarios and test cases for components assigned. Perform testing, report and resolve problems. Assist in the resolution and implementation of production problems as dictated by the end users. Assist in the identification and requirement definition and prioritization of miscellaneous systems enhancements with the end users.5 Assist in the maintenance or preparation of documentation of procedures for end users

Qualification:
5 years minimum Life Insurance experience Series 6 and Series 26 licenses desirable LOMA certification a plus Knowledge of two or more of the following individual life insurance products: Variable Universal Life, Universal Life, Variable Life, Traditional Life or Annuities a plus. Understanding of new business processes and workflows in addition to all administrative processes and workflows for Variable Universal Life, Universal Life and Variable Life products. Knowledge of executive benefit plans and administration a plus. Ability to analyze features of new products proposed for development to determine impact on current procedures, processes and system processes. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Experience in writing a variety of business documents, including business process documentation. Interested individuals should submit their posting application to Human Resources by 5:00 on Thursday, 4/17.


To apply go to http://www4.glic.com/glife/JobPostingServlet?Cmd=ApplyJob&unid=D12E5F665A6B285885257425004B7F1C

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Kutztown University

Kutztown University, about 45 minutes from Allentown, PA, has many positions available.

For specifics, please click here to go to their list of available positions at http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/personnel/employment/index.html.

For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Moravian College - Faculty and Administrative positions available!

Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA has many positions open:

Faculty
Assistant Professor Department: EDUCATION
Tenure-track in special education beginning Fall Term 2008
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the area of special education and assist the Department in integrating special education throughout its education curriculum. Opportunities to teach in other undergraduate areas, as well as within the graduate program, will also be available. The undergraduate program offers certificates in elementary education (K-6), most areas in secondary education (7-12), and certification in the K-12 areas of art, music, and foreign language.

Assistant Professor Music Education
Responsibilities include: serving as liaison between the Music and Education departments; serving on the Teacher-Education Committee; assisting department in developing relationships with area schools; course load: Teaching Music to Adolescents and Adults with observations (fall), assessing student teacher preparedness (fall), Teaching Music to Children with observations (spring), organize and supervise music student teachers (spring), additional course assignments in area(s) of expertise (improvisation, diatonic harmony, chromatic harmony, musicianship, etc.).

Assistant Professor in German
The Department of Foreign Languages at Moravian College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor in German. Native or near-native fluency. 3/3 course load, beginning August 2008. Ability to teach a broad range of culture, literature and language courses at all levels in German. The applicant must be willing to teach occasionally courses in English for the general curriculum. Interest in scholarship and interdisciplinary teaching is expected.

Assistant Professor Economics and Business Department
FT Tenure Track, beginning Fall Term 2008
Moravian College has one full-time, tenure track opening in economics at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall, 2008. The primary field requirement is environmental economics. The candidate will also be expected to participate in teaching an interdisciplinary Introduction to Environmental Studies course. Desirable secondary fields are listed above. Experience with GIS is also a plus.
The normal teaching load of 3 courses per semester includes principles (combined micro/macro) or intermediate microeconomics. Candidates must demonstrate a genuine desire to teach and participate fully in a liberal arts environment. Opportunities exist to develop interdisciplinary courses to support the general education curriculum. Candidates are expected to maintain an active research agenda, for which the college offers excellent support.

Administration
DIRECTOR OF PLANNED GIVING
MORAVIAN College has an immediate opening for a Director of Planned Giving. The Director has the primary responsibility for Moravian College’s planned giving activities. The Director will develop, direct and administer a comprehensive, strategic development program designed to increase the number of planned gifts and bequest expectancies received by the College each year.

PROJECT MANAGER
Department: Facilities Management, Planning & Construction (FMPC)
CLASSIFICATION: AdministrativeFLSA Class: Exempt
SUPERVISON RECEIVED: Director of FMPC/Associate Director of Plant OperationsSUPERVISION EXCERCISED: Architects, engineers, consultants or other outside agencies employed by or associated with the institution. Internal staff, student workers and temporary employees as requiredPOSITION SUMMARY: As a FMPC administrative team member, responsible for the planning, development, analysis, programming, fiscal development and management, project management/coordination and execution of activities related to the processes associated with construction and renovation in a multi-building, non-profit institution. Serves as the representative for a variety of assigned facility and departmental related projects such as small renovation and repair projects, capital renovations, new construction, associated systems and infrastructure e.g. card access, utilities, parking and landscaping.


For more information on these positions, click here to go to http://home.moravian.edu/public/hr/jobs/.

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Muhlenberg College faculty and administrative positions

Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA has faculty and administrative positions open!

Faculty
Art Historian - Muhlenberg College is building its strength in the arts with a new faculty line in Art History. We seek a specialist in modern/contemporary art who also has the ability to teach Asian or African art history courses for a tenure-track, assistant professor position beginning with the 2008-09 academic year.

Mathematics - Muhlenberg College seeks Assistant Professor Math/Computer Science: Teach 3 Math and/or Comp. Sci. courses per semester.

Administration
Application Integration Specialist

For more information from Muhlenberg College, click here to go to http://www.muhlenberg.edu/mgt/humanres/jobs.html.

For more information in general, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Lafayette College - Administrative and Technical positions

Lafayette College in Easton, PA has the following positions open:

  • Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Research Services
  • Systems Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • Loan Counselor/Processor
  • Director of the Engineering Division
  • Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction


For more information from Lafayette College, click here to go to http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~humres/hiring.php.

For more information on these positions, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Lehigh University - Many administration and faculty positions open!

Faculty:

  • The Department of Chemical Engineering at Lehigh University seeks applications for a position of Assistant Professor with a preferred starting date of August 2008.
  • A tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Lehigh University starting in August 2008
  • The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lehigh University is inviting applications for a tenure track position beginning in the fall of 2008.
  • The Department of Chemical Engineering at Lehigh University seeks nominations and applications for a faculty position, with a start date of August 2008, in the broad field of Energy Sciences, this includes, but is not restricted to the general areas of Energy Systems, Chemical Processing, Optimization, Reaction Engineering, Separation Science, Biocatalysis, Biofuels and Environmental.
  • The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lehigh University invites applications for a non-tenure track Professor of Practice position in Structural Engineering effective January 2008. The successful candidate will serve as Director of the new proposed professional degree program - Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering.
  • The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at Lehigh University invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair.

Administration:

  • Director of Administration and Special Programs, Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science
  • Director of Student Activities, Dean of Students - Student Life
  • Tax Manager Business and Financial Management
  • Research Program Development Officer

For information on any of the above positions, click here to go to http://www.lehigh.edu/jobs

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