Job Description
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Location: Geismar, LA.
Instrument Technician (Open) – R10068326. Air Liquide Large Industries provides customers with industrial gas and energy solutions. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines—primarily oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and syngas—to major customers in chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and production facilities are monitored 24/7 via our operations control center in Houston, TX.
CONTRIBUTE & GROW
I/E Tech for a multi technology site (Cogen and ASU’s)
Zero Personal First Aid/Injuries – Participate in the Air Liquide Safety program
Comply with all ALA Policies including Responsible Care
Oversee instrumentation and/or electrical jobs with contractors and monitor contractor work quality
Actively participate in RCA’s as required
Participate in the execution and job plan improvement of the facility’s I&E PMs
Execute work orders, identify corrective maintenance activities and enter work orders into the maintenance management program
Identify I&E critical equipment and critical spare parts for the facility; purchase and manage the spare part inventory for these items
Maintain test equipment calibration and associated records
Maintain equipment records in the maintenance management program and written form
Maintain facility PID schematics – Assist Maintenance Coordinator in maintaining equipment manuals
Rack in/out breakers and work in switchgear as necessary
Perform routine inspections on equipment – Follow company safety policies and procedures
Able to draw control and wiring schemes
Read and understand plant electrical one-lines
Maintain electrical drawing redlines based on management of change projects
Troubleshoot plant electrical and instrumentation issues when required in a timely manner
Able to manage I&E contractors that come on site to support major turnarounds
Support additional maintenance and operational issues as requested by management
Ability to work call-outs, nights, weekends & holidays
ARE YOU A MATCH?
High school diploma required
2 year Associate’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent technical training preferred
5+ years I&E experience preferred
Experience in instrumentation and controls
Perform maintenance, repair, and calibration of analyzers, transmitters, control valves, etc.
Ability to repair and troubleshoot analyzers
Maintain all paperwork and documentation for FDA‑validated facility
Thorough knowledge of the operation and safety aspects of the MCC/switchgear
Assist instrument techs with work during outages and equipment failures
Able to use precision tools to obtain critical measurements
Able to document as‑found and as‑left measurements
Proficient in the use of a maintenance management program system
Knowledgeable in safe work practices, safety procedures, and other safety requirements
Knowledgeable in emergency procedures
Knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, and water treatment equipment a plus
Expertise in the proper methods of de‑energizing and locking out electrical/instrumentation equipment
Be able to distinguish all possible sources of energy in a system
Has full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs
Able to climb ladders and work off elevated platforms/surfaces
Able to work in non‑conditioned environment for extended periods
Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work
Able to be on call 24/7 as business needs dictate
SENIORITY LEVEL
Mid‑Senior level
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full‑time
JOB FUNCTION
Engineering and Information Technology – Chemical Manufacturing
Our Differences make our Performance. At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, 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.
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Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Night shift, Weekend work,