I&E Technician

R I&E Technician (Open)

Location:

Spindletop, TX – Cavern H2

I&E Technician position is responsible for day-to-day maintenance and reliable operation of equipment, instrumentation, analyzers, and electrical systems.

• 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 childbirth 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.

• 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

• Maintain 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& 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 work orders in the computerized maintenance management system

• Log instrumentation and controls activities that affect plant operations in the operations log books

• Maintain 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 & switch gear 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 that meets 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

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 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/switch gear

• Basic understanding of the facility's process, with the ability to develop detailed understanding

• Strong verbal & written communication skills

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