I&E Technician

Location

Freeport, TX – Victoria St (HYCO) – HYCO

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 technician is responsible for maintaining and improving the instrumentation and electrical equipment of our units and the associated backup systems. This includes preventive and corrective maintenance related to analyzers, transmitters, control valves, and other electrical equipment.

• Participate in the Life Critical Safety program

• 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 plant instrument/electrical and control system problems.

• Execute work orders, identify corrective maintenance activities & enter work orders and PM’s into the Maximo CMMS.

• Participate in the execution & improvement of the facility’s I&E PMs.

• Maintain test equipment calibration & associated records.

• Perform analyzer calibrations as required.

• Maintain equipment records in both the CMMS & written form.

• Work closely with contractors & monitor contractor work quality.

• Rack in/out breakers & switchgear as necessary.

• Maintain facility documentation (P&ID, loop sheets, spec sheets, etc.) for approved changes

• Perform routine inspections on equipment as per Reliability Center standards.

• Actively participate in root cause analysis reviews.

• Assist Maintenance Coordinator in maintaining equipment manuals

• Be familiar with Reliability, Maintenance, & Corporate standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager

____________________Are you a MATCH?

SKILL SET/EXPERTISE

• High School Diploma (2 year technical degree preferred)

• Minimum 4 years I&E experience

• Knowledge of the use of a computerized maintenance management system

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office / Google tools

• Strong verbal & written communication skills

• 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

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and safety aspects of the MCC/switchgear

• An understanding of the facility’s process

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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 climb and ascend vertical ladders as required

• Ability to enter and work in confined spaces

• On call nights, weekends and holidays as required

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

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone will be considered for employment, promotions, transfers, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, age, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.