Mechanical Technician

Air Liquide•Bloomington, TX

14d•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 Bloomington ASU Maintenance Technician has the responsibility of maintaining mechanical equipment for the reliable operation of the air separation process. This accountability includes the preventative and corrective maintenance of plant rotating and static equipment: such as pumps, compressors, manual valves, piping, exchangers, and pressure vessels.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Able to use precision tools to obtain critical measurements
Able to document as-found and as-left measurements
Proficient in the use of the CMMS system
Knowledgeable in safe work practices, safety procedures and other safety requirements
Knowledgeable in emergency procedures
6 yrs + in plant maintenance activities (pipefitting or millwright) preferred
Knowledge of compressors and pumps, different types, sizes, fluids and designs
Ability to work callouts, nights, week-ends, & possible holidays
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship
Has full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs
Able to climb ladders and work off elevated platforms/surfaces
Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods
Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work

Nice To Haves

Expertise in the proper methods of locking out and blinding of rotating equipment
Be able to distinguish all possible sources of energy in a system
Expertise in operation of the following equipment - Forklift ,JLG, & possible 18 ton crane
Familiarization with Equipment Alignment methods a plus - Laser preferred

Responsibilities

Zero Personal First Aid/Injuries
Participate in the LIVES program
Comply with all Air Liquide (AL) Policies & Procedures including Responsible Care
Performs maintenance tasks including the execution of MAXIMO work orders
Knowledge of the Safe Work Permit Process
Prepare Job Work Plans
Repair and overhaul pumps
Familiarization with Equipment Alignment methods a plus - Laser preferred
Replace mechanical seals and packing
Ability to change gaskets, valves, fittings, etc
Ability to pull & clean exchanger/cooler bundles
General Mechanical Work Plans & schedules mechanical jobs as directed by supervision
Documents critical measurements in the field and in the CMMS
Participates in the optimization of mechanical PM's
Identifies corrective maintenance activities and enters work request into the CMMS
Maintain equipment records in both the CMMS and written form
Assist Engineer and Manager in maintaining equipment manuals
Be familiar with Reliability Center and Corporate standards
Perform routine inspections on equipment as per AL standards
Personal commitment to reliability improvement
Assist other maintenance crafts as needed
All other duties based on business needs