Instrumentation and Control Technician

Air Liquide • Varennes, QC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide is hiring for an Instrumentation and Control Technician. This position will be located at our Plant in Varennes, QC. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Instrumentation and Control Technician is responsible for supporting the air separation plant by maintaining all plant instrumentation and electrical equipment (i.e. control devices, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), process computers, process analyzers, transmitters, pneumatic control devices and electrical equipment, valves).

Requirements

• AEC or DEP in industrial automation or DEC in Instrumentation and Controls.
• 4 to 6 years experience in an industrial plant and process environment.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of process, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Previous plant and/or industrial gas experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Some overnight travel is required (limited)

Nice To Haves

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Ability to read and understand, equipment manuals, wiring diagrams and process schematics.
• Knowledge and experience of process analyzer maintenance and calibration.
• Ability to recognize, understand, analyze and solve technical problems.
• Working knowledge and experience of high/medium voltage electrical switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Support and comply with all health, safety and environmental procedures as indicated by the local and corporate HSE department.
• Calibration and testing of all safety critical systems, equipment protection and quality control components.
• Troubleshooting and replacement of faulty or failed instrumentation, including actuators, controllers, solenoids, transmitters, switches, sensors and analyzers.
• Responsible for the Instrumentation Preventive Maintenance Work Order System and achieving 100% compliance.
• Order spare parts and components and keep critical spare parts in stock for the plant.
• Work closely with contractors and monitor quality of work.
• Respond to evening and weekend service calls to ensure continuity of plant operations.
• Provides assistance other locations in their domain of expertise, as required, constituting approximately 20% of the positions work load (vehicle provided)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree