I&E Technician

Air Liquide•Ingleside, TX

27d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The plant Instrument & Electrical Technician owns all safety, compliance, reliability, quality and cost responsibility for the operation and maintenance of plant instrumentation, analyzers, and electrical systems.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required; 2 year technical degree preferred
Minimum 8 years I&E experience required; plant environment preferred
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
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 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 ability to develop detailed understanding
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Has full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to work extended hours and shift work as business needs dictate
Ability to work on-call coverage
Ability to travel up to 10%
Ability to climb and ascend ladders and stairs as required
Ability to enter and work in confined space

Nice To Haves

Experience with CEMS and GC Analyzers a plus

Responsibilities

Safe operation and maintenance of all I&E systems, according to Air Liquide Large Industries policies and procedures.
Support and comply with all safety, health, and environmental procedures.
Support and comply with all process safety management practices and operate within the established quality systems, reporting any deficiency
Make suggestions to improve plant safety, efficiency and quality.
Troubleshoot and correct plant instrument, electrical, analyzer, and control system problems.
Execute work orders, identify corrective maintenance activities & enter work orders and PM’s into the Maximo CMMS.
Owner and responsible for the on-time completion of all I&E PMs and PdMs.
Owner for the execution & improvement of the facility’s I&E PMs.
Maintain test equipment calibration & associated records.
Perform analyzer calibrations as required.
Owner of all I&E equipment records in both the CMMS & written form.
Direct and work closely with contractors, monitor and direct contractor work quality.
Rack in/out breakers & switchgear as necessary.
Owner of facility I&E documentation (P&IDs, loop sheets, spec sheets, etc.) and acts as the lead for approved changes
Perform routine inspections on equipment as per Maintenance Center standards.
Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis.
Assist the Plant Maintenance Coordinator in maintaining equipment manuals
Be familiar with Maintenance Center & Corporate standards
Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager