Mechanical Technician (Relief Valve Technician)
Air Products
Maintain, troubleshoot, and install relief valves and related mechanical systems.
23 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Llanwern, Wales, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
24,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Equipment Sales & Plant Support
Operation and Maintenance
Technical Services
Cold Box Design and Repair
Capital Projects, Repairs, Expansions, and Upgrades
Control System Upgrades and Support
Spare Parts and Inventory Control
Operator Training
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
sap maintenance
preventive maintenance
equipment testing
relief valves
shutdown planning
moc management
- To give advice and assistance to Plant Managers on maintenance matters as requested (SAP/CREDO), drawing, when necessary, upon the technical resources and expertise of specialist engineers. The ability to communicate in English, both the spoken and written word.
- To adhere to the BSP safety philosophy and to ensure that all safety related incidents are reported appropriately.
- To ensure action from reports are followed up to conclusion.
- Participate in the testing of equipment and machines often leading to the commissioning and start-up of plant.
- To establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all those individuals and departments who receive service from or provide support guidance or assistance to the Mechanical Department.
- Continually review and update the technical content of the preventive maintenance procedures (JSA/WRA’s) and recommend changes where improvements in safety and/or quality may be affected.
- To collect equipment data for new projects and plant modifications, allocate PM tasks and to ensure these tasks are entered into the SAP data base.
- Relief Valve Technician will when requested assist the UK&I Maintenance Planner with planning and preparation of forthcoming shutdown activities. You will have the ability to ensure the proper manpower, materials, services and methods are selected to ensure the activities are able to progress safely, efficiently and cost effectively.
- To ensure that planned (preventive) maintenance programmes and all repair and overhaul work is carried out fully and effectively and maintaining regulatory compliance. Ensuring costs remain within budget.
- Ensure that Management of Change requirements (MOCs) are in place for all activities & that any changes, modifications or upgrades are documented and approved prior to implementation. Ensure that all PM task compliance is completed, and follow-up reports are written following the completion of the work.
- Your day-to-day role will continue to support troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, installation of relief valves, and when required support the mechanical team as and when required.
- To meet or exceed all individual goals set at the beginning of the year.
- You will be required to prepare written reports within a reasonable time after completing an activity. The reports should include supporting technical information, drawings, spare parts utilised, scope of work, quantity of resources used, key durations, recommendation and feedback, methods, special procedures/tools and any future work.
- Assist in mentoring other UK&I relief valve technicians, to assist in maintaining their ongoing authorisation to ensure the UK&I has the required coverage to maintain regulatory compliance and meet the AP policies and procedures.
- To respond to any major occurrence of mechanical breakdown, carry out prompt inspection, analyse the fault, repair and re-commission affected plant and equipment to assure the minimum loss of production.
- To ensure that the work of all maintenance personnel assigned (including contractors and vendors) is adequately planned and supervised and maintained at a high level of effectiveness.
- Actively work in compliance with Air Products policies and procedures to consistently deliver world class performance, highlighting possible improvements when appropriate.
What you bring
out of hours
relief valves
sap
compressors
mechanical apprenticeship
precision measuring
- To be available “out of hours” to respond to mechanical related breakdowns across UK&I (occasionally Europe).
- As a Mechanical Technician/Relief Valve Technician you will be familiar with the relief valves and pressure systems located on the facilities served, for example: P&IT documentation/ CREDO, thermal and pilot relief valves. You will also be competent with the various SAP transactions necessary to fulfil the requirements of this role and be able to write Reports/EMRs to the required standards.
- You will have a basic understanding of centrifugal and reciprocating compressors and expanders, pumps, all involving a variety of fluids and specific requirements.
- Understand materials and systems construction, lifting and rigging, schematics and layout drawings and understand OEM maintenance manuals.
- Significant experience of process pressure systems and equipment (including the use of precision measuring equipment, and preferably experienced in the testing and overhaul of relief valves etc.).
- Completion of a Formal Mechanical Apprenticeship
- Additionally, experience in large reciprocating and rotating machine, expanders, pumps, all involving a variety of fluids and specific requirements would be advantageous
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Overview
- Founded over 80 years ago, Air Products has become a global leader in industrial gases and related technologies.
- The company delivers essential gases for industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and energy, powering progress worldwide.
- Air Products specializes in the design and development of cutting-edge gas production and distribution systems.
- With a footprint spanning across the globe, the company serves industries such as energy, chemicals, and manufacturing.
- Air Products has a history of innovation, including the pioneering of gas separation technology and on-site production solutions.
- Typical projects include large-scale hydrogen production facilities, air separation units, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants.
- In recent years, Air Products has been a key player in the transition to cleaner energy solutions, including hydrogen production.
- The company also works on vital infrastructure projects, including water treatment and refining, using its gas technology.
- “Belong and matter.”
- “Our purpose is to bring people together to collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges.”
- Culture designed to include and nurture at every level, bringing people together based on their talent, ideas and passion.
- Global Peer‑to‑Peer Recognition program to instantly and visibly recognize contributions.
- Flexible work arrangements for employees to manage when and where they most effectively get their work done.
- Global Health & Wellness team offering physical activity, mental health awareness programs, healthy food choices and periodic health screenings.
ESG Rating A
MSCI ESG Score
Recognized with the highest rating for carbon management and net-zero commitment.
86M Tons CO₂ Avoided
Customer Emission Savings
Industrial gases and technologies enabled customers to avoid significant CO₂ emissions in 2022.
$15B Investment
Clean Energy Transition
Allocated significant funds to support global energy transition projects through 2027.
250M-500M Tons CO₂ Avoided
Hydrogen Impact
Expected reduction in carbon emissions from company's hydrogen projects over their lifetimes.
- Committed to reach net‑zero emissions from operations by 2050.
- Reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 CO₂e emissions intensity by 33% by 2030.
- Quadruple renewable electricity used in production by 2030.
- Develop water management plans at facilities in water-stressed areas by 2026 and implement by 2030.
- Avoided over 2 million metric tons CO₂ at facilities since 2015 through efficiency.
55% College Hires
Diverse Talent Acquired
55% of college hires in 2019 were from diverse backgrounds, showcasing a commitment to inclusive recruitment practices.
28% Female Representation
Global Target
A global goal of achieving 28% female representation in professional and managerial roles by 2025 reflects a strong focus on gender diversity.
30% Minority Representation
US Diversity Goal
Targeting 30% minority representation in professional and managerial roles in the U.S. by 2025, with a baseline of 17% in 2023, underscores a clear commitment to advancing underrepresented groups.
Perfect Score
LGBTQ+ Equality
Achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index in 2022, demonstrating leadership in LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts.
Ranked #4
America’s Best Employers
Named one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2023, ranking #4 overall and #1 in its industry, highlighting exceptional commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces.
- Formed a global Inclusion Network through Employee Resource Groups (AERO, BERG, EDGE, Enable, Fulcrum, HOLA, ISERO, MEERG, NextGen, Spectrum, UDAAN, Veterans Network, WSN).
- Offered a Leadership Development Program for Diverse Talent featuring inclusive leadership modules and unconscious bias training.
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