R10093950 I&E Technician (Open)


Location
Spindletop, TX - Cavern H2


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.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start day 1.
Recruiter: Kailee Cooper | kailee.cooper @airliquide.com
I&E Technician position is responsible for day to day maintenance and reliable operation of equipment, instrumentation, analyzers, and electrical systems
Responsibilities
Support in operation of, start-up and shut-down compressors and related cryogenic bulk liquid product & tanks to include
Calibrate and maintain instrumentation on production plants, gas delivery systems, and liquid bulk systems
Maintai n and repair PLC’s, computers equipment, single loop controllers and operator interfaces
Repair instrumentation as identified in work request s 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 w ork orders in the computerized maintenance management system
Log instrumentation and controls activities that affect plant operations in the operations log books
M aintain test equipment calibration & associated records
Maintain all I&E equipment records in both the CMMS & written form
Guide and collaborate closely with contractors, support and evaluate 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 t hat me ets and advances the company’s HSE standards
Manage costs sustainably to align with budget goals
Ability to work in alignment with guidance from site operations manager
Contributes ideas 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
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
On-call availability required
2 year technical degree preferred
8 years I&E experience required, plant environment preferred
Familiarity with pneumatic & electronic controls, DCS systems, analyzers, transmitters and valves
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



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.
