Maintenance Technician

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. 

Reimagine What’s Possible 

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 industrial gas manufacturer, is seeking an expert Maintenance Technician for our Baytown, TX facility.

This role is responsible for all mechanical maintenance activities across the Baytown Area facilities, including Baytown 2 ASU and ROG, Baytown 3 HYCO, Conroe HPN, Enterprise, CP Chem, and HOUGOX. The position reports to the Baytown Maintenance Manager.

Strong experience maintaining pumps, mechanical seals, vessels, filters, strainers, exchangers, piping, relief valves, gear drives, and both reciprocating and centrifugal compressors is essential for this position.

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 excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available 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)
  
  

Responsibilities

• Promote and participate in plant safety and environmental compliance programs
• Contribute positively to the team; maintain accountability and provide mentoring/coaching
• Supervise inspection, repair, installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of mechanical equipment such as centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, cryogenic pumps, gear drives, steam turbines, vessels, heat exchangers, centrifugal expanders
• Prepare technical reports and document equipment data in SAP
• Develop and execute component refurbishment and repair plans per engineering mentorship
• Support minor and major shutdown planning and execution with hands‑on technical support
• Acquire qualification as an Air Products crane lift supervisor (rigging/flagging)
• Support and improve the mechanical integrity program
• Assist with maintenance planning and scheduling
• Operate forklifts, manlifts, and overhead cranes (training provided)
• Lead contractor crafts as needed
• Support and help facilitate site safety meetings
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience with maintenance, start‑up, and commissioning of industrial rotating machinery
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong safety focus with basic digital literacy
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance tools (e.g., infrared thermography, vibration analysis)
• Skilled in precision measurements and rebuilding/maintaining rotating equipment (compressors, pumps, blowers, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot using equipment documentation and SAP (work notifications/work orders)
• Willing to participate in on‑call rotation and work overtime
• Team‑oriented, flexible, and well organized
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• This is a safety‑sensitive position
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work in an industrial environment, including climbing ladders/steps, working at heights, using scaffolding and manlifts, and wearing required PPE (e.g., full‑body harness)
• Ability to wear supplied‑air and air‑purifying respiratory protection
• Confined space
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  
  

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

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment. 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. 

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.