High Voltage Electrical Technician

High Voltage Electrical Technician

Location:

Beaumont, TX (primary location) – may travel to Pasadena, TX (Mileage paid).

Air Liquide is hiring for a High Voltage Technician to support and ensure the safe, reliable operation of high voltage electrical systems across our pipeline facilities.

• Support and comply with all Air Liquide safety, health, and environmental procedures and policies.
• Comply with NFPA 70E and NFPA 70 (NEC) requirements.
• Comply with all training requirements (Smart Solve, Cornerstone CBTs, Corporate, Onsite, Electrical Safety, etc.).
• Provide technical assistance and expertise in medium/high voltage systems, motors, substations, and distribution equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V MCC starters, contractors, and controls.
• Partner with plant operations personnel to resolve electrical issues in steam boilers, water treatment systems, and electrical substations.
• Ensure reliability and safe operation of 138kV/13.2kV substations.
• Serve as primary customer contact for substation issues and perform switching operations as needed.
• Perform substation rounds (check relays for alarm conditions, ensure proper voltage levels for customers, inspect substation batteries, climate control systems, etc.).
• Coordinate and support preventive maintenance (PM) of electrical equipment.
• Support turnarounds as needed at pipeline facilities by completing PM and PdM work on electrical systems (transformers, breakers, cables, motor control centers, synchronous and induction machines).
• Guide and collaborate with vendor shop repairs on high voltage equipment and motors.
• Develop detailed scopes for electrical projects and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate technicians, both AL and contract, to execute maintenance work.
• Foster growth through mentoring and training of facility operations and technical staff.
• Maintain 95% or greater compliance in PM program and 100% EIS PM compliance.
• Ensure proper planning of work orders utilizing Maximo and assist in analysis and follow‑up on PdM data (thermography, relay and breaker testing, transformer oil/gas test, IR and PI of motors, PD testing, etc.).
• Actively facilitate and contribute to Root Cause Analysis and Vulnerability Studies.
• Develop and modify maintenance strategies based on RCA, VS and risk analysis findings.
• Participate in development of annual maintenance schedules, budgets and turnaround plans.
• Ensure spare parts are adequately stocked, stored and replenished as needed.
• Work closely with contractors and monitor contractor work quality and cost.
• Contribute suggestions to improve plant safety, efficiency, reliability, and quality.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 10+ years in plant high voltage equipment maintenance activities.
• Experience in troubleshooting high voltage transmission equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of high voltage motors.
• Thorough understanding of safety requirements when working around HV equipment.
• Full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs.; able to climb ladders and work off elevated platforms/surfaces.
• Ability to work in non-conditioned environments for extended periods and in flash suits for testing and troubleshooting.
• Can travel for extended periods of time (1 to 10 days) with little advance warning.

• Prior industrial gas experience.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with company match;
Tuition Assistance;
Paid Holidays;
Vacation; and Sick time. Benefits start on the first day of employment.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background.