Specialist Electrician

About the role

Air Products is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting Specialist Electrician to support operations across the Midwest and Southeastern United States. This is a residence-based position requiring strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and the capability to lead maintenance crews when necessary. The role provides critical support to operations and may require 24/7 availability to respond to plant needs. Work is performed at facilities throughout the United States, with primary responsibility for the Industrial Gases (IG) South Subregion, covering approximately 88 locations across the Southeastern United States. Significant travel within the assigned region is expected, with occasional international travel outside North America as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or supervise the inspection, repair, installation, troubleshooting, modification, and maintenance of electrical equipment, including induction and synchronous motors, transformers, generators, switchgear, protective relays, starters, and distribution systems.
• Support electrical reliability and maintenance activities across Global Operations plants, joint ventures, subsidiaries, and third-party facilities.
• Diagnose equipment issues and provide technical expertise to resolve electrical and control system failures.
• Develop refurbishment procedures for worn electrical components and oversee repair and spare parts replacement activities.
• Provide technical decision-making support for major equipment repairs, overhauls, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Develop detailed work scopes for equipment repairs, rebuilds, and overhaul projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of electrical maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical reports, repair documentation, and equipment assessments.

Requirements

• High school diploma; preferred technical school or college degree in a relevant field. Relevant experience will be strongly considered in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum 5 years (10 years preferred) of experience in the petrochemical and manufacturing industry, specifically in low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment maintenance, start-up, or commissioning environments.
• Practical knowledge of electrical distribution, motors and motor controls, conduit and wiring practices, lighting, and grounding, as well as familiarity with the National Electrical Code, particularly hazardous locations, is highly desirable.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills, safe work practices, and strong basic computer skills.
• Ability to work as a team player in a collaborative environment.
• Self-starter and self-motivator with the ability to work extended hours and travel on short notice.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment, including lifting, climbing, working at heights, and in confined spaces.

This is a ladder position with advancement opportunities based on experience and demonstrated competency.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare).
• Health Savings Account.
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).