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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

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.

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