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Sunday, December 14, 2008

Air Products: Refinery Applications Specialist

Req No. 1624BR
Job Title Refinery Applications Specialist
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - 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 Refinery Applications Specialist.

This technical sales specialist will provide industrial gas applications technical support to our sales efforts in the North American refinery and chemical process industries. The ideal candidate will have prior experience providing technical and commercial support to the petroleum refining industry and/or operations experience in a refinery environment. However, candidates with solid chemical or petroleum engineering expertise will be considered.

Ability to conduct process analysis (mass & energy balances and economic calculations) for refinery process operations is required; familiarity with oxygen enrichment techniques in general is desired. Role includes utilizing technical skills to create commercial opportunities with customers. Successful candidate will be equally comfortable with hands-on work with process equipment and controls and making presentations to customers and prospects. Requires 25+ % travel in North America.

* BS/MS in Chem/Petroleum Eng required.
* MBA desired.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
* 7-10 years industrial experience.
* Work location flexible but should be near either a concentration of refineries or near Allentown PA.

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 #1624BR. 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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