I&E Technician

Praxair • Hopewell, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position for an Instrumentation / Electrical Tech based at the Linde, CO2 Plant in Hopewell, VA.
The overall objective of the Instrumentation / Electrical Tech. is to ensure the safe and reliable operation of production facilities. The Instrumentation / Electrical Tech will be responsible for working with preventive/predictive programs and corrective maintenance solutions for instrument systems and equipment in the production facilities. This person will be expected to work independently as a self-starter and make technical decisions and recommendations in the field.
This position will require the I&E Tech to not only troubleshoot and maintain the plant, but be able to learn the process, operate the plant, and assist in production technician tasks if needed.
This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position typically requires approximately < 10%25 travel domestically. Accessibility during off-hours is required. Employee will be required to work in different weather conditions and must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts, and crane baskets. The job will require the employee to be on a rotating on call during the allotted schedule. During scheduled rotating on call the employee will be required to cover the plant operation during off hours.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or Engineering Technology Degree in Instrumentation/Electronics/Electrical OR Minimum of 5 years of experience in the maintenance of instrumentation systems and equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in installation, troubleshooting, repairs, testing and calibration of industrial instrumentation systems and equipment.
• Proven knowledge of Preventive and Predictive maintenance of industrial instrumentation systems and equipment.
• Excellent communication and team interaction skills.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on teams.
• Proven experience as a self-starter who effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience in computers and standard software packages (MS Office, E-Mail, CMMS, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of electricity, electrical systems, and motors.
• Must be able to read and understand P&ID's and SWD’s.
• Strong organization and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proven understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
• Proven understanding of process control systems and methodology in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs all the administrative and reporting tasks of the position including:
• Maintaining operating and maintenance history for all equipment as required.
• Prepares and maintains documentation work orders, service reports and equipment calibration records as required by Linde I/E CMMS maintenance database system
• Troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintenance of analog and digital process control instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot/repair Predictive program instrumentation and document instrumentation repair history in the CMMS system as required by site specific documentation.
• Troubleshoot systems utilizing control logic, schematic wiring, and P&ID drawings as they relate to process control.
• Troubleshooting, maintenance and minor repair of low voltage electrical systems (600VAC and below).
• 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.
• Always maintains a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness.
• 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 always ensure their compliance.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees