I&E Maintenance Technician

Air Liquide•Geismar, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide is hiring for an I&E Maintenance Technician in Geismar, LA! We are looking for you! This position is responsible for day to day maintenance and reliable operation of equipment, instrumentation, analyzers, and electrical systems.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
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.
Strong verbal & written communication skills.
Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks & prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the use of a computerized maintenance management system.
Ability to maintain, repair, and calibrate analyzers, transmitters, control valves, etc.
Basic understanding of the facility’s control system, with the ability to develop detailed understanding.
Thorough knowledge of the operation and safety aspects of the MCC/switchgear.
Basic understanding of the facility's process, with the ability to develop detailed understanding.
Able to operate forklift and other machinery
2 year technical degree preferred.
Minimum 6 years I&E experience, plant environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Calibrate and maintain instrumentation on production plants, gas delivery systems, and liquid bulk systems
Maintain and repair PLC’s, computers equipment, single loop controllers and operator interfaces
Repair instrumentation as identified in work requests in the computerized maintenance management system.
Tune P&ID control loops
Calibrate and maintain plant instrumentation (transmitters, valves, switches).
Complete PM’s as required in computerized maintenance management system.
Document work performed in a computerized maintenance management system.
Troubleshoot plant control system issues.
Assist in solving control system problems and installing new control systems.
Assist with design of instrumentation related controls.
Maintain spare parts inventory for instrumentation and control systems.
Write standard work orders in the computerized maintenance management system.
Log instrumentation and controls activities that affect plant operations in the operations log books.
Maintain test equipment calibration & associated records.
Maintain all I&E equipment records in both the CMMS & written form.
Direct and work closely with contractors, monitor and direct contractor work quality.
Rack in/out breakers & switchgear as necessary.
Provide assistance at other Air Liquide plants or customer sites as needed.
Report pipeline and plant abnormalities to maintenance & plant managers.
Report safety incidents and near misses to maintenance & plant managers.
Perform job functions in a manner that meets or exceeds the company’s HSE standards.
Control costs to achieve budget targets.
Demonstrate ability to follow directions from site operations manager.
Offers suggestions to improve system and procedure efficiency and quality.
Ability to be on call and respond to plant sites within two hours as required when on call, and available by phone and able to reasonably support when not on duty.