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Instrument and Electrical Technician

Air Products · Martinez, CA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Air Products (chemicals) in Martinez, CA. Be responsible for performing and/or supervising the inspection, repair, installation and modification of process controls, safety devices, analyzers, PLC’s, field instrumentation and process monitoring equipment in the plants.

Tools it names
PLC, SAP
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$110k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 115 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 117 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $90k–$121k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 31%
  • ✓ PLC 30%
  • Tooling 29%
  • Welding 28%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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Qualifications

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Requirements

  • ✓High school diploma/equivalent required.
  • ✓Minimum five years of experience with calibration and troubleshooting of industrial plant instrumentation and controls.
  • ✓Knowledge of PLC and DCS controls is a plus.
  • ✓Basic computer skills.
  • ✓SAP knowledge is desired.
  • ✓Ability to work in an industrial environment that includes climbing ladders and stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs., working at heights and in confined spaces, extended hours on short notice, in a team environment, with safety first as a primary focus and ability to communicate effectively across technical, operations and maintenance line.
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At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

Air Products, manufacturer of industrial gases, is seeking a high energy, self-starter to fill a full-time Instrument and Electrical Technician position with on-all responsibilities. This hourly position primarily supports our 2 Hydrogen Plants in Martinez, CA located onsite at the PBF Refinery. The incumbent will be assigned to the Martinez site as their primary location but will provide support as needed at 2 other hydrogen plants located nearby in Martinez on refinery sites as well.

The I&E Technician will be responsible for performing and/or supervising the inspection, repair, installation and modification of process controls, safety devices, analyzers, PLC’s, field instrumentation and process monitoring equipment in the plants. They will also be responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of plant instrumentation and controls.

This position requires ~10% travel as needed to support other HYCO facilities in the area.

What's In It for You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

  • •Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance available day 1 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
  • •EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

include

  • •Technicians must be familiar with all equipment in plants served. A sampling of these devices includes transmitters, switches, analyzers, programmable controllers, proximity devices, level control systems, control valves, equipment and personnel safety systems, pay meter systems, and others. Within each category are a variety of pneumatic and electronic devices.
  • •Technicians are also responsible for troubleshooting and working with Instrument Engineering Support to maintain distributed control systems. This is a most rapidly changing technical area and requires a high level of technical training.
  • •Prepare and provide technical reports and enter information into SAP to provide accurate documentation and information for equipment.

Work Hours

  • •Four 10-hr shifts, 6am-4pm
  • •Must be flexible to work longer hours when needed and during outages

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

This is a safety sensitive position.

The expected hourly pay rate is $53.07 - $67.28 hourly plus bonus. This is the rate that we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors. It's important to note that individual compensation packages are determined based on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to experience, and qualifications.

This role is a ladder position, and advancement is possible based on experience and demonstrated competency.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.

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