High Voltage Electrical Technician

Air Liquide•Bayport, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Large Industries provides industrial gas and energy solutions vital to customer production. They own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S., supplying oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and syngas to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, and steel industries. Their operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points 24/7 from their Houston, Texas control center, optimizing the supply network for reliability and energy efficiency. Air Liquide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces unique perspectives and believes a variety of backgrounds strengthens their team and fosters innovation. This role is for a High Voltage Electrical Technician in Houston, TX.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future
5+ years experience in plant high voltage or substation electrical maintenance activities
Experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of high-voltage motors
Experience in troubleshooting high-voltage transmission equipment
Can travel for extended periods of time (1 to 10 days), with little advance warning
Thorough understanding of safety requirements when working around HV equipment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Has full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to climb ladders and work off elevated platforms/surfaces
Ability to work in a non-conditioned environment for extended periods
Ability to work in flash suit for testing and troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

Support and comply with all Air Liquide Safety, Health and Environmental procedures/policies
Provide technical assistance to field personnel in the areas of high voltage motors and distribution equipment
Direct and oversee vendor shop repairs on high voltage equipment and motors to insure highest quality work and adherence to Air Liquide standards
Manage preventive maintenance (PM) of electrical equipment during turnarounds
Ensure proper documentation of work within CMMS (Maximo)
Review vendor repair, test & inspection reports communicating results summary to affected plants
Develop detailed scopes for electrical projects and maintenance activity
Responsible for engineering of projects, personally and via contractors
Coordinate technicians, both AL and contract, to execute maintenance work
Lead mentoring and training of facility operations and technical staff in understanding the operation/maintenance of electrical systems/controls
Maintain 95% or greater compliance in PM program and 100% EIS PM compliance
Dedicated to achieving and maintaining no past due Electrical PMs
Ensure proper planning of work orders utilizing Maximo
Actively promote improving PM details and Job Plans following proper procedure
Insure PM and PdM programs are being executed and follow up work is performed and documented
Assist in analysis and follow up on PdM data (thermography, relay and breaker testing, transformer oil/gas test, PD and PI of motors, etc)
Actively lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis and Vulnerability Studies
Develop and modify maintenance strategies based on RCA, VS and Risk Analysis findings
Plan, manage and execute major electrical maintenance activities and turnarounds
Complete major maintenance activities on schedule and budget
Participate in and understand the R&M budgeting process
Participate in development of annual maintenance schedule, budget and turnaround plans
Understand and promote the Maintenance Management Process
Utilize the Onsites Maintenance Center and Corporate standards
Provide feedback to improve the spare parts stocking at each plant
Ensure spare parts are adequately stocked, stored and replenished as needed
Work closely with contractors; monitor contractor work quality and cost
Assist Maintenance team in maintaining equipment manuals
Make suggestions to improve plant safety, efficiency, reliability and quality
Committed to solving and completing all types of action items
Lead by example and motivate others to excel and succeed
Set and maintain high housekeeping standards