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Monday, June 2, 2008

Eight more jobs at Air Products

Req No. 929BR
Job Title PROJECT 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 an experienced Project Engineer.

The Project Engineer is a member of a project management group and is responsible for executing assigned projects and achieving project goals in support of the business area focused on the chemical industry. The type of projects range from reuse of existing designs to development of new technologies or processes as well as retrofits and upgrades to existing plants.

The Project Engineer is typically the individual who is assigned responsibility from the technical aspect for leading a project team in defining and completing an agreed upon scope of supply. The Project Engineer assumes ownership of the project budget, schedule, and technical quality to achieve the project and business objectives established at the start of the project.

Typical project activities include: technical liaison to the business areas, the customer's single point of contact for communication and resolution of project issues, participation in the definition of scope of supply, preparation of customer proposals, resource planning, defining and leading a project team, coordinating system design and specification, risk analysis, equipment procurement, equipment fabrication, drawing packages, value engineering, scope of supply documentation, contractor procurement, construction procurement and management, system commissioning and start-up, and project status and close out reports, etc.

Qualifications:

B.S. in Engineering with 5 - 10 years engineering experience and minimum 3 years project engineering experience. Good communication skills, negotiating skills, and teamwork skills are also required. Development of new technologies, products, or first of a kind project execution a positive but not required. A list of past project experiences along with references for the last 5 years will be required.

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 $9.0 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 #929BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, pension and 401K plans.

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 Regional - US



Req No. 2118BR
Job Title NA Fleet Administration Coordinator
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 opening for an Administrative Coordinator at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.


Position Summary:

This position is responsible for administration support of the NA Fleet Operations/Maintenance group and reports directly to the NA Fleet Operations/Maintenance manager. A major focus on coordinating the vehicle warranty and central fuel management activities.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Coordination of new tractor (in-service and sold to buyer)

2. Central bulk fuel managing/ordering for all terminal facilities

3. Liaison to First Advantage license, permits, and retail fuel requirements

4. Fleet accounts payables
a. Validate charge on credit card statements from vendors
b. Invoices received payment by E-form
c. Freightliner invoice procedure including verification of charges

5. Fleet warranty administrator.

6. Coordination of movement of tractors and invoice payment

7. Provide administration to Fleet Operations Manager and members of the Fleet Op’s team

8. BSP (Basic Safety Protocol) Program administrator for Fleet Operations

9. Coordinate monthly staffing meeting and bi-monthly maintenance technician teleconference agendas.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent with three (3) years minimum experience. Position requires good communication skills, attention to detail, and excellent organization. Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of SAP. Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.

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 #2118BR. 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



Req No. 763BR
Job Title SYSTEMS ENGINEER
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 an experienced Systems Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities:

Develop, conduct and participate in technical studies involving chemical process optimization and robust product design, through a combination of advanced control and multivariate statistical techniques such as adaptive principal component analysis and partial least squares (PCA/PLS), rich batch monitoring processes, batch trajectory optimization and applying stochastic control methods to controller design and monitoring; provide integrated consulting services in multivariate statistics and chemical engineering modeling to the internal research and engineering community, performing applied research on new mathematical, statistical and engineering modeling capabilities for advanced process control and product improvement for batch systems, pattern recognition and fault detection and diagnostic; teach in-house courses on advanced mathematical and statistical techniques.

Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
* Proficiency in multivariate statistical methods related to principal component analysis and partial least squares (PCA/PLS), as evidenced by at least two or more graduate-level courses;
* Proficiency in writing algorithms in MATLAB related to applications in batch systems; and
* Proficiency in applying stochastic control methods to batch and continuous processes.
* Knowledge and experience in data mining methods is 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 and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $9 billion, operations in over 30 countries, and over 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 #763BR. 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



Req No. 2110BR
Job Title CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
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 opening for a Construction Engineering Supervisor in our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The Global Construction Engineering Organization at Air Products is currently anticipating growth globally in support of capital projects and asset creation. In anticipation of this, we have an opening for a home office supervisor in Allentown, PA. The home office supervisor is responsible for the construction of projects assigned to them including areas of:

- Construction engineering frontend development/strategy
- Safety
- Quality
- Planning related to constructibility and field resourcing
- Contract administration of construction contracting firms
- Managing APCI resources in the field that follow the day to day activities in the field.

In addition to direct project responsibilities, the role also includes participation and taking a leadership role in support activities for the department including:

- Interaction within the engineering organization groups and resources to develop relationships and a team environment in working with our customers
- Standards review and development
- Work process and procedures review and improvement
- Leading activities to improving the services to our customers in the area of safety, cost, quality and schedule
- Generally working on areas that will support the development and growth of the Global Construction Engineering Organization.

Candidates for this position will be evaluated on the basis of the following:

- Experience in Construction activities in both support and direct involvement in the field.
- Having a demonstrated record of high performance with at least 5 years of construction experience
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
- A track record of success on Safety, Environmental, Quality and Employee Involvement
- A strong commitment to employee involvement, team building and diversity.

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 #2110BR. 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



Req No. 2101BR
Job Title Financial 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 Financial Analyst at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Responsible for analyzing costs for corporate functions (primarily Customer Engagement, EH&S and IT). Responsible for helping to drive corporate wide initiatives on cost productivity and improved reporting of results. Participate in annual planning process and measurement of performance against the plan. Perform other ad hoc analysis as needed to support Global Functions.

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 #2101BR. 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



Req No. 1789BR
Job Title Principal Process Controls 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 Controls Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The successful candidate will join the process controls team in the execution of projects for the Hyco PST. Projects are predominately SMR Hydrogen Plants but Helium, LNG Liquefaction, Hydrogen/CO and Syngas plants are also part of the mix.

Project related responsibilities include: participation in P&ID development, Hazops and safety assessments/verifications; specification of instrumentation hardware, analyzers and valves as well as the design, configuration and commissioning of the Process Automation System(PAS) and Programmable Electronic Safety System (PES). Dependent on prior experience, the role can involve the project level supervision and workload planning of other engineers working on the project as well as the reporting and forecasting of project performance. Commissioning, validation and start up of the control system is also an important part of the job.

The successful candidate will be expected to possess a Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems Engineering. He or she should be able to demonstrate a firm understanding and have a proven track record in the design and implementation of control and information systems for process plants. It is therefore expected that the candidate will possess a minimum of 6 to 10 years of experience working in an engineering design or operating organization in the process industries.

The successful candidate is expected to be self motivated, with good interpersonal and communication skills enabling them to work well within the multidiscipline design team and to effectively liaise with suppliers and clients.

Domestic, as well as some international travel, is a requirement.

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 #1789BR. 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



Req No. 2105BR
Job Title Senior Principal Process Control 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 Controls Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The successful candidate will join the process controls team in the execution of projects for the Hyco PST.

Project related responsibilities include: participation in P&ID development, Hazops and safety assessments/verifications; specification of instrumentation hardware, analyzers and valves as well as the design, configuration and commissioning of the Process Automation System(PAS) and Programmable Electronic Safety System (PES). Dependent on prior experience, the role can involve the project level supervision and workload planning of other engineers working on the project as well as the reporting and forecasting of project performance. Commissioning, validation and start up of the control system is also an important part of the job.

The successful candidate will be expected to possess a Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems Engineering. He or she should be able to demonstrate a firm understanding and have a proven track record in leading the design and implementation of control and information systems for process plants. It is therefore expected that the candidate will possess a minimum of 10 years of experience working in an engineering design or operating organization in the process industries.

The successful candidate is expected to be self motivated, with good interpersonal and communication skills enabling them to work well within the multidiscipline design team and to effectively liaise with suppliers and clients.

Domestic, as well as some international travel, is a requirement.

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 #2105BR. 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



Req No. 2100BR
Job Title 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 Process Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The successful candidate will report to the LNG Process Manager and play a key role in achieving objectives by being responsible and accountable for the following:

(1) Utilizing engineering expertise to execute process and equipment designs for world class natural gas liquefaction facilities.
(2) Executing Process cycle simulations for the liquefaction of natural gas.
(3) Simulating Relief and Depressuring scenarios for Air Products’ designed equipment using existing tools.
(4) Providing technology support requested by clients on the design and operation of liquefaction facilities.
(5) Working closely with other functional groups including commercial, project, mechanical, manufacturing, machinery, and start-up.
(6) Leading performance tests and troubleshooting efforts at plant facilities.
(7) Participating in P&ID reviews and Hazops at contractor offices.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate should hold a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in chemical engineering and process design. Strong technical skills and experience in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow are necessary to be successful. Strong process simulation skills are also beneficial. International travel to clients offices, contractors, and plant sites expected about 10-15 percent of the time.
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 #2100BR. 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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