I&E Technician

Praxair • Freeport, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide planning and onsite support to Helium plant at Freeport, TX, with a strong focus on critical safety systems and system reliability. Perform Electrical troubleshooting, calibrations, and Instrumentation troubleshooting, repairs, and instrumentation installations as required.
Performs all of the administrative and reporting tasks of the position including:
Maintains operating and maintenance history for all equipment as may be required.
Prepares and maintains documentation such as EAM/Procal work orders, service reports and equipment calibration records as required by 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 policy’s 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.

Benefits

• Linde Helium 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.
• Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED