I&E/Maintenance Technician

Praxair • Hawkins, TX

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About The Position

The Linde Gas United States (LGUS) division of LINDE, Inc. is currently seeking Instrumentation/electrical /Maintenance Technician in Hawkins, TX. This position requires the ability to work independently and with a team to perform a wide variety of skilled I&E/maintenance duties to install, troubleshoot, and repair Facility equipment.

Requirements

• High School education, associate’s degree a plus
• I&E experience/ certification preferred
• Mechanical maintenance experience or aptitude a plus
• 3+ years’ experience in an industrial production environment
• Excellent computer skills required.
• On-Call ability required within 24/7 operation environment.
• Some travel for training required

Nice To Haves

• Welding and HVAC experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and Calibrations to include but not limited to low voltage electrical (up to 600V), transmitters, PLC’s, Temperature and flow measurements.
• Perform maintenance and calibrations on process analyzers
• Uses a wide variety of hand, power, measurement, and machine tools to troubleshoot and repair various mechanical equipment and systems.
• Closely follow SMP/SOP's and all safety policies and procedures
• Disassembly/assembly of rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, etc. to repair/replace bearings, gears, seals, structural components and the like.
• Ability to read and understand equipment instruction manuals, drawing, and blueprints, SWD’s and electrical one lines.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all production equipment and systems.
• In addition to the Hawkins facility, the technician will be required to also aid the Garland, TX and Fort Worth facilities as needed.
• They will also work closely with the Garland and Fort Worth Technicians who support Hawkins as well.
• Utilizing multiple Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), plan and execute maintenance activities including procurement of parts, supervision of maintenance tasks, and completion of all follow up required documentation.
• Complete some repairs of mechanical piping systems including threaded and welded pipe systems.
• Complete and document maintenance activities associated with predictive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support startup/shutdown operations of plant process
• Supervise safety compliance and work activities of contractors
• Communicate to management effectively of arising issues

Benefits

• Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees