I&E Technician

Job Overview

Linde is seeking a skilled and motivated Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician to support critical safety systems, ensure operational reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong instrument and analytical abilities, technical expertise, self motivation, and a commitment to safe, high quality work. This role requires both field and office work and may include overtime, holidays, after hours responsibilities, and regional support for major maintenance activities.

• Perform calibration, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of instrumentation and control systems.
• Conduct maintenance and minor repair of low voltage electrical systems (600 VAC and below).

• analog and digital process control instrumentation
• area atmospheric monitoring equipment

• Diagnose issues using control logic diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, and related engineering documentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motor control systems, pneumatic controls, and control valves.
• Execute startup / shutdown activities and assist with process equipment operations.

• Perform calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process analytical equipment
  , which may include:
  • Thermal Conductivity analyzers
  • Gas Chromatographs
  • Electrolytic process analyzers
  • Mass spectrometry analyzers
  • Hands on knowledge with Servomex, Tiger Optics, Orthodyne, Siemens, Teledyne.
    
    - preferred
• Apply knowledge of gas analyzer selector manifolds and gas calibration standards.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to updating, improving calibration practices
• Maintain, review and redline P&.
• Use analytical skills to evaluate diagnostic data, equipment performance trends, and failure modes.

• Maintain detailed operating and maintenance histories for all assigned equipment.
• Prepare and manage documentation including EAM/Pro Cal work orders, service reports, calibration records, and associated CMMS entries.
• Document repair history for predictive maintenance (PdM) instrumentation.
• Ensure proper spare parts availability and initiate replenishment when needed.

• Maintain high standards of personal safety and environmental awareness.
• Adhere to Linde safety procedures and regulatory requirements during all activities.
• Instruct contractors on safety rules and maintain oversight to ensure compliance.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment and support regional facilities during projects, turnarounds, and maintenance events.
• Safely climb ladders, stairways, and use manlifts to access elevated instrumentation and valves.

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Proficiency in identifying abnormal operating conditions using instrument trends, alarm logs, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to evaluate calibration results, troubleshoot measurement inaccuracies, and validate analyzer performance.
• Understanding of measurement principles for: pressure, flow, level, temperature, gas concentrations, and electrical signals.
• Ability to apply rootcause analysis (RCA) techniques for recurring instrumentation and electrical issues.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5 years related experience in process control instrumentation.
• Proficiency with a variety of I/E hand tools meters, instrument calibration equipment etc.
• Working knowledge of electricity, electrical systems and motors.
• Can read and understand P&'s and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Written and oral communication skills

• Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing…