I&E Technician

R I&E Technician (Open)
Location Ingleside, TX - ASUAir 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.

The plant Instrument & Electrical Technician owns all safety, compliance, reliability, quality and cost responsibility for the operation and maintenance of plant instrumentation, analyzers, and electrical systems.
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* Job Responsibilities:

***** Safe operation and maintenance of all I&E systems, according to Air Liquide Large Industries policies and procedures.
* 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 and correct plant instrument, electrical, analyzer, and control system problems.
* Execute work orders, identify corrective maintenance activities & enter work orders and PM’s into the Maximo CMMS.
* Owner and responsible for the on-time completion of all I&E PMs and PdMs.
* Owner for the execution & improvement of the facility’s I&E PMs.
* Maintain test equipment calibration & associated records.
* Perform analyzer calibrations as required.
* Owner of all I&E equipment records in both the CMMS & written form.
* Direct and work closely with contractors, monitor and direct contractor work quality.
* Rack in/out breakers & switch gear as necessary.
* Owner of facility I&E documentation (P&IDs, loop sheets, spec sheets, etc.) and acts as the lead for approved changes
* Perform routine inspections on equipment as per Maintenance Center standards.
* Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis.
* Assist the Plant Maintenance Coordinator in maintaining equipment manuals
* Be familiar with Maintenance Center & Corporate standards
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager The hourly base pay range for this position is **$45.00 - $50.00**. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Air Liquide considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.##                     

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* Job requirements:

***** Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required; 2 year technical degree preferred
* Minimum 8 years I&E experience required; plant environment preferred
* Valid Driver’s License
* Experience with CEMS and GC Analyzers a plus
* Knowledge of the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
* 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 ability to develop detailed understanding
* Thorough knowledge of the operation and safety aspects of the MCC/switch gear
* Basic understanding of the facility's process, with ability to develop detailed understanding
* Strong verbal & written communication skills
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* 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 work on-call coverage
* Ability to travel up to 10%
* Ability to…