I&E Technician

Air Liquide•Spindletop, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Large Industries provides industrial gas and energy solutions vital to customer production. We operate over 2,000 miles of pipelines in the U.S., supplying oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and syngas to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, and steel industries. Our operations are monitored 24/7 from our Houston control center, optimizing our supply network for reliability and energy efficiency. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces unique perspectives and strengthens our team through a variety of backgrounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
8 years I&E experience required, plant environment preferred
Familiarity with pneumatic & electronic controls, DCS systems, analyzers, transmitters and valves
Possess good supervision/time management skills and be a self-motivated learner
Display aptitude for controlling an emergency situation and coordinating problem-solving actions
Knowledge of the use of a computerized maintenance management system
Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks & prioritize work
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
Strong verbal & written communication skills

Nice To Haves

On-call availability required
2 year technical degree preferred

Responsibilities

Support in operation of, start-up and shut-down compressors and related cryogenic bulk liquid product & tanks
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
Guide and collaborate closely with contractors, support and evaluate 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 and advances the company’s HSE standards
Manage costs sustainably to align with budget goals
Ability to work in alignment with guidance from site operations manager
Contributes ideas 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
All other duties based on business needs