I&E Technician

Praxair•Sulphur, LA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Hydrogen division of Linde, Inc. is currently seeking an Instrument & Electrical Technician in the Sulphur, LA area. The candidate should have a strong electrical background and experience in Instrumentation. This role provides planning and onsite support to the Sites, with a strong focus on critical safety systems and system reliability. The technician will perform Electrical troubleshooting, calibrations, and Instrumentation troubleshooting, repairs, and instrumentation installations as required. The position also involves administrative and reporting tasks, including maintaining operating and maintenance history for all equipment, and preparing and maintaining documentation such as EAM/Procal work orders, service reports, and equipment calibration records within Linde’s I/E CMMS maintenance database system.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
3 years related experience in process control instrumentation
Proficiency with a variety of I/E hand tools meters, instrument calibration equipment etc.
Working knowledge of electricity, electrical systems and motors.
Can read and understand P&ID's and schematic wiring diagrams.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Strong computer skills.
Written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform Work Safely and in accordance Linde’s policies and procedures.
Troubleshoot, maintenance and minor repair of low voltage electrical systems (600VAC and below).
Troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of pneumatic and electronic analog and digital process control instrumentation.
Troubleshoot/repair Predictive program instrumentation and document instrumentation repair history in the CMMS system and required by site specific documentation.
Troubleshoot systems utilizing control logic drawings as they relate to process control.
Will include startup / shutdown and operations of process plant equipment.
Process analytical equipment calibration and maintenance which may include Thermal Conductivity, Gas Chromatograph, Electrolytic process analyzers.
Schedule and perform activities related to the operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic control systems, pneumatics, instrumentation, control valves, motor control systems, low voltage electrical distribution, computer interfaces, and analytical equipment.
Automatic control valve troubleshooting, maintenance and repair.
Ensure spare parts are available or replaced when used/installed.
Maintain a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness at all times.
Required to climb ladders, stairways and operate man-lifts for elevated instrumentation and control valve maintenance.
Instructs contract personnel on safety rules and regulations and maintains constant surveillance to assure their compliance at all times.