Commissioning/Startup Instrument Technician-2

Air Products•Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

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 The Instrument/Controls Technician working for the Engineering Manager and closely with the Commissioning team, Operations, and Technical Management is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and executing of mechanical activities for the pre commissioning, commissioning, and startup for new and refurbished facilities, with the aim of ensuring the systems are installed and properly commissioned ensuring plant reliability and availability is maintained per design, in line with business needs for facilities which range across multiple technologies such as Steam Methane reformer (HYCO), Partial Oxidation (POX), Ammonia, H2 Electrolysis, and CO2, along with ancillary equipment to support the facility. The Instrument & Controls Technician is responsible for providing pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup support, maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient preparation for the operation of the Instrument & Controls systems in the facility as well as accomplishing preventative and corrective maintenance activities for all site low voltage Instrument & Controls equipment as required during the commissioning and startup phase of the project. The position will work closely with internal and external resources and ensure the scope of work is completed safely and optimally. 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 (day 1 of employment) 401k with 100% vested company core and match Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks for both parents) Backup Child and Adult Care benefit Adoption assistance Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare) Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Many more supplemental benefits available

Requirements

Must have experience in commissioning and startup support, project work, plant operations and maintenance efforts
Proficiency in English speaking and writing
Knowledge and understanding of local environmental and health and safety requirements
A 2-year diploma in Instrument & Controls Engineering or a trade or technical degree in the related field.
5-10 years’ minimum hands-on Instrument & Controls technician experience in gas, petrochemical, or related industries in.
Shown technical and practical problem-solving skills with a good business sense in the maintenance field
Shown leadership, interpersonal and collaboration skills, and decision-making skills with the ability to communicate clearly and efficiently
Strong oral and written skills with the ability to communicate commissioning activities to the Commissioning management team daily
Knowledge of computer-based applications (Microsoft Office) and a shown understanding of Completions / Turnover package systems a plus
Ability to read single line drawings, P&IDs, ladder logic, wiring schematics, and other user documentation.
Hands-on knowledge of the construction and commissioning tools, including but not limited to the following: Process plant instrumentation of various types (e.g. pressure, temperature, flow, level, vibration measurement and transmission systems)
Effectively use typical test and calibration equipment, including pneumatic calibrators, RTD calibrators, mA calibrators, T/C calibrators, digital and analog multi-meters, meggers, and laptops for equipment communication
Control systems such as DCS and PLCs (Siemens experience a plus)
Analyzers of various types (Teledyne, ABB GC’s, Servomex, ABB (H&B))
Control and switch valves with associated actuating systems
Fabrication, wiring and hook up experience of Instrumentation and Instrument & Controls equipment
Solve and repair 480 – 13.8 KV 3 phase motor controls and 120 VAC control circuits.
Large and small synchronous and induction motors
Field Application Panels for synchronous motors
High voltage and low voltage relays
Transformers
Gas circuit breakers
Solenoids
Limit & Proximity Switches
Experience with inspection repair, installation trouble shooting, and modification of induction & synchronous motors
Experience with transformers, high and low voltage switch gear, protective relays, generators, and distribution systems
Knowledgeable in IT infrastructure and able to address and communicate level 1 and level 2 issues

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of vendor contracts and knowledge of shop support in the region is desirable
HYCO (SMR and POX),Ammonia and CO2 facility commissioning a plus
Knowledge of computer-based applications (Microsoft Office) and a shown understanding of Completions / Turnover package systems a plus
Control systems such as DCS and PLCs (Siemens experience a plus)

Responsibilities

Provide & maintain a safe work environment. Demonstrate leadership with all company & Implement hands on Instrument & Controls commissioning and startup related activities for solving, maintenance, repair, and test activities.
Provide Instrument & Controls support during the commissioning of the plants.
Maintain accurate document control and supervise quality assurance initiatives to maintain the history going forward.
Provide Instrument & Controls commissioning and startup leadership to ensure safety, reliability and maintainability of the Instrument & Controls equipment
Responsible for executing Critical Safety Circuit (CSS) validations for the units being commissioned.
Implement the Inspection Test Report work process (ITR’s) using a ‘completions’ tool to track punch items and progress