I&E Technician

Praxair • La Porte, TX

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About The Position

Linde is seeking qualified applicants to fill the role of I&E Technician. The I&E Technician must demonstrate initiative in handling issues, be self-motivated, dependable, and work within a team environment.
The I&E Technician will provide planning and onsite support, with a strong focus on critical safety systems and system reliability. This role will also assist in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of relevant instrumentation and controls systems.
This position requires a combination of office work and field work. Some overtime, holiday, and afterhours work will be required. On occasion this role will be asked to support other facilities within the region during turnarounds, projects, and major maintenance activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5 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 calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, and instrumentation installations as required.
• Performs all the administrative and reporting tasks of the position.
• 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 I/E CMMS maintenance database system.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot, maintenance and minor repair of low voltage electrical systems (600VAC and below).
• 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.
• 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 always maintains constant surveillance to assure their compliance.
• On Call. Must carry cell company cell phone for immediate availability/questions.

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: High school or GED