I&E Technician

Air Liquide•Anacortes, WA

11d•$42 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The I&E Technician position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Anacortes hydrogen and air separation plants located in Anacortes, WA. This role involves the maintenance and reliable operation of instrumentation, analyzers, and electrical systems. Air Liquide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces unique perspectives and believes that a variety of backgrounds strengthens the team and fosters innovation.

Requirements

On-call availability required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Familiarity with pneumatic & electronic controls, DCS systems, analyzers, transmitters and valves
Good communication skills
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

Technical degree preferred
4 years I&E experience required, plant environment 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
Direct and work closely with contractors, monitor and direct 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 or exceeds the company’s HSE standards
Control costs to achieve budget targets
Demonstrate ability to follow directions from site operations manager
Offers suggestions 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