High Voltage Electrical Technician

Air Liquide

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship. At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Air Liquide is hiring for a High Voltage Technician in Houston, TX We are looking for you! Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment. This role involves a commitment to safety, compliance, and technical expertise within Air Liquide. Responsibilities encompass strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental procedures and standards, such as NFPA 70E and NFPA 70 (NEC). The individual must provide technical assistance in medium/high voltage systems, motors, substations, and distribution equipment along with 480V equipment. Critical responsibilities include managing the reliability and safe operation of a 138kV/13.2kV substation, serving as the primary contact for site electrical matters, and conducting regular inspections. Preventive maintenance and support during facility turnarounds are essential, as is overseeing vendor shop repairs for high voltage equipment and motors. Additionally, the role involves project management, including developing project scopes, coordinating external vendors, and implementing reliability initiatives. The overarching goal is to ensure safety, efficiency, reliability, and quality within the organization's electrical operations.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
10 yrs + in plant high voltage equipment maintenance activities
Experience in troubleshooting high voltage transmission equipment
Experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of high voltage motors
Thorough understanding of safety requirements when working around HV equipment
Has full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs.
Able to climb ladders and work off elevated platforms/surfaces.
Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods.
Able to work in flash suit for testing and troubleshooting.
Can travel for extended periods of time (1 to 10 days), with little advance warning

Responsibilities

Support and comply with all Air Liquide safety, health, and environmental procedures and policies
Comply with NFPA 70E and NFPA 70 (NEC) requirements
Comply with all training requirements (SmartSolve, Cornerstone CBTs, Corporate, Onsite, Electrical Safety etc.)
Provide technical assistance and expertise in the areas of medium/high voltage; synchronous and induction motors, substations, and distribution equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair 480V MCC starters, contactors and controls.
Partner with plant operations personnel to resolve electrical issues in steam boilers, water treatment systems, and electrical substation.
Ensure reliability and safe operation of 138kV/13.2kV substation
Serve as primary customer contact for substation issues and perform switching operations as needed
Perform substation rounds (check relays for alarm condition, ensure proper voltage level to customers, inspect substation batteries, climate control systems, etc.)
Coordinate and support preventive maintenance (PM) of electrical equipment
Support turnarounds as needed at pipeline facilities (ASU, Cogen, H2) by completing PM and PdM work on electrical systems (transformers, breakers, cables, motor control centers, synchronous and induction machines)
Guide and collaborate with vendor shop repairs on high voltage equipment and motors to ensure excellent quality standards and adherence to Air Liquide standards
Develop detailed scopes for electrical projects and maintenance activity
Coordinate technicians, both AL and contract, to execute maintenance work
Foster growth through mentoring and training of facility operations and technical staff in understanding the operation and maintenance of electrical systems and controls
Maintain 95% or greater compliance in PM program and 100% EIS (Element Important for Safety) PM compliance
Committed to advancing and maintaining the schedule for Electrical PM's
Ensure proper planning of work orders utilizing Maximo
Assist in analysis and follow up on PdM data (thermography, relay and breaker testing, transformer oil/gas test, IR and PI of motors, PD testing etc.)
Actively facilitate and contribute to Root Cause Analysis and Vulnerability Studies
Develop and modify maintenance strategies based on RCA, VS and Risk Analysis findings
Participate in development of annual maintenance schedule, budget and turnaround plans
Ensure spare parts are adequately stocked, stored and replenished as needed
Work closely with contractors & monitor contractor work quality and cost
Contribute suggestions to improve plant safety, efficiency, reliability, and quality