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Sunday, October 26, 2008

Air Products: Catalysis COE

Req No. 2446BR
Job Title Lead, Catalysis COE
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Research & Development

Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Catalysis COE Lead at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The Catalysis COE lead, is responsible for planning, organizing and leading all functional aspects of catalysis R&D within Air Products. In this capacity the COE lead is accountable for identifying catalysis needs, establishing a network to access global developments and matching them with internal needs, internally develop, characterize and evaluate catalysts to meet Air Products businesses needs. The incumbent achieves these goals through global contacts, fundamental evaluations, experimental research and modeling. The incumbent must have an established track record of catalysis understanding, development, evaluation and applications.

The COE lead is expected to collaborate with the leadership of the various profit centers to identify opportunities where catalysis skills can be leveraged to drive operating costs down, increase asset leverage and expedite the commercialization of new products.


Job requirements:
- Minimum 10 years experience in a research or engineering capacity
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in catalyst development, characterization and evaluation. Experience in the high temperature catalysis is a strong plus
- Strong safety focus
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with functional & business managers
- Strong communication and coaching skills, some supervisory experience is desired.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and develop technical programs
- Demonstrated ability to drive business results through successful
implementation of technical programs
- Experience transferring technology from a laboratory setting to a
commercial process
- PhD in chemistry, material science or chemical engineering is 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 #2446. 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 the Lehigh Valley Jewish community, please email Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Air Products: Turnaround Planner

Req No. 2726BR
Job Title TURNAROUND PLANNER
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Turnaround Planner for its support services group based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position provides the necessary support to coordinate, facilitate, and direct the short and long term turnaround planning, scheduling and field execution efforts, to ensure that turnaround services are consistently delivered and executed in an efficient, safe and cost-effective manner in support of the strategic initiatives of the global maintenance organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Develop safety plans for all outage work to be carried out and insure its execution.
2. Lead & Coordinate the planning effort with the appropriate plant contacts to identify upcoming events/ plant turnarounds and develop a timetable for turns within the area of responsibility.
3. Develop cost estimates, evaluate bid proposals, create plans, prepare detailed schedules (manpower, materials, equipment, tools, etc), implement tracking programs and report progress.
4. Responsible for the coordination of all Air Products & Contractor work activities for the duration of the outage. This includes detailed scope preparation of manpower, materials, equipment & tools, in addition to conducting a walk-through on-site, to ensure scope is understood by all parties.
5. Develop standard job plans for repeatable activities to include; specifications, drawings, mobile equipment, materials, labor, safety/environmental requirements, special tools and any other special or additional instructions needed; Issue job packages prior to the start of each turn; Update information to reflect actual during post turnaround activity.
6. Produce progress reports during turnaround events & conduct post outage critiques to identify shortfalls & improvement opportunities.
7. Responsible for monitoring and reporting of safety, cost, key work highlights, schedule progress, and efficiency of work performed during turnarounds.
8. Responsible for minimizing total cost by maximizing manpower capabilities and promoting continuous improvement.
9. Responsible for maintaining records and historical data of repairs and frequency within the computerized maintenance system.
10. Responsible for ensuring that maintenance best practices & procedures are consistently applied and followed in order to maintain the highest quality on repairs and replacements.
11. Ensures that Management Of Change requirements (MOC’s ) are in place for all activities & that any changes, modifications or upgrades are documented and approved prior to implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be a self-starter with a solid work history and excellent references along with the ability to work in a team oriented environment.

Education: High school diploma with preferred relative technical school or college degree. Relative experience will be given strong consideration in lieu of formal education.

Experience: Five (5) plus years in the petrochemical and manufacturing industry with strong technical background and experience in electrical, instrumentation or mechanical craft activities. Prior multi-discipline planning experience required.

SKILLS:
1) Flexible, ability to multi task, self motivated & willing to travel.
2) Strong computer and problem solving skills.
3) Strong knowledge of equipment & maintenance work processes.
4) Understanding of the technical content of maintenance work - work scopes, materials, tools, time, craft estimates, and other information required to develop coherent job plans.
5) Understanding of the logistics of maintenance work implementation, including resource allocation, job prioritization, materials and equipment coordination, work sequencing, inter / intra craft coordination.
6) Strong work ethic, organizational and people skills.
7) A passion for driving excellence.
8) Ability to be self-directed and achieve optimal results with minimal guidance.
9) Influencing skills to identify and market opportunities to enhance planning and scheduling processes
10) Strong oral & written communication skills.
11) Knowledge of Maintenance software- SAP a must.
12) Experience with project management software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) 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.

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, then select Career Center. Apply specifically to Job Req 2726BR.

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 the Lehigh Valley Jewish community, please email Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Guardian Life - Case Specialist

Job Description:
The case specialist provides timely and accurate service and information to a diverse client base of Group Pensions contracts. The representative enriches the customer experience by proactively taking the opportunity to educate, update, introduce to the customer our services and enhancements. Educate customers in use of Guardian technology including voice response unit and Guardian web-site, providing individual assistance as needed. Use ownership and initiative to follow up on all calls, respond to customer/client written inquiry, as well as customer concerns in accordance with Guardian’s service standard while following related reporting and record keeping procedures. Use logic and common sense to formulate answers and explanations to questions and to resolve issues. Participate in special projects, meetings, training, and other duties as assigned. Answer all incoming calls in a prompt, courteous and professional manner while at the same time gaining a complete understanding of client’s question through use of active listening, call control and problem solving skills to handle each call. Update phone tracking system with each call taken providing complete, accurate, and timely documentation. Make recommendations for improvements in productivity and quality of services. Communicate effectively with team members, management and appropriate support teams regarding special situations, issues or follow through on transactions being processed for others.

Qualifications:
College degree or equivalent business experience required. Pension and 401(k) knowledge desirable. Banking background a plus. Superior customer relation skills with emphasis on maintaining customer loyalty, resolving customer concerns and creating positive, memorable customer experiences. Research and problem solving skills in order to surface an issue, analyze it and implement the most effective corrective action. Ability to think independently and formulate solutions to issues without an obvious course of action. Takes full ownership. Communication skills for presentation of information to customers in a clear, concise manner. Team skills to contribute to the success of department goals and objections. Time management as well as organizational skills to handle diverse situations and multi tasking abilities a must. Takes personal responsibility for own development and training needs. Stays current with new products and new product features. Resolves issues for customers while also promoting new products and services. Interested individuals should submit their posting application to HR by 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 27th. This position is day shift but does require flexibility for rotational coverage of evening hours.


To apply, click here.


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Friday, October 17, 2008

St. Luke's Hospital - Clinical Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Coordinator -Day-South 2
Req: 6332
Location: Allentown
Entity: 11-Allentown
Department: 6053AO-South 2 - Medical/Surgical
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Schedule: Days

Job Description:
The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for maintaining clinical practice standards, utilizing and promoting evidence based practice and guiding the interdisciplinary team. Acts as a staff resource and liaison to facilitate staff development. Works collaboratively with Patient Care Manager to maintain standards of professional nursing practice.

Job Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or in health related field required upon hire. Will consider candidate who is in a BSN Program currently with completion within 5 years upon promotion (progression toward goal with be evaluated annually).
Two years experience in unti specialty
Full time position, must be able to work flexible hours on all shifts to meet position requirements.

To apply, go here.

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Thursday, October 2, 2008

Guardian Life - Support Assistant II

To apply for this position, click here.

Job Title: Support Assistant II- Outsourcing
Job Location: Bethlehem, PA
Posted Date: 2008-10-01
Request Number: 3984

Job Description:
Primarily responsibility is to support the Outsourcing team. This position also entails daily support functions for GCA Maintenance & Billing. Review and research outsourcing database inquires for completeness. The majority of inquires are for missing information or illegible requests. Communicate to planholder, via telephone, emails or mail to obtain required information to process planholder’s request Communicate resolution via database to our Outsourcing team Maintain and update tracking activity and follow up actions via database or spreadsheet Review payment status and take appropriate action necessary including but not limited to posting, revising bills and/or sending planholder correspondence. Process certain specific types of member level changes in ZEUS. Support the Outsourcing team in completing various reports. Open/date stamp/sort/ coordinate distribution of incoming correspondence to teams twice a day. Overnight deliveries distributed within 24 hours. Sort/distribute system report & daily rerouted bills once a day. Assist teams upon request. Accurately batch & enter live checks into ZEUS system by 1:00 pm daily. Notified Acct Spec I/II of wire transfers & delivers no good checks. Perform end of day balancing, which includes totals from lockbox, local deposits and wire transfers. Overall understanding and support of company /dept goals, objectives and organizational structure/responsibilities. Participate & assist team in meeting dept & overall office goals by performing various clerical duties to ensure service standards are met. Adhere to quality, turnaround, and customer experience scores standards set forth within the department

Qualification:
High School diploma, equivalent, or 2 -3 years business work experience Basic PC knowledge and data entry skills are critical Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong written and oral communication skills Flexibility – able to adapt and work effectively within a variety of situations Ability to handle multiple tasks in one’s daily routine as well as the ability to prioritize based on workload Excel knowledge perferable Interested individuals should submit their posting application to Human Resources by 5:00 on Wednesday, 10/8.

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