I&E Maintenance Technician

Air Liquide; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

14-week childbirth benefit

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Air Liquide Geismar, LA is seeking an I&E Maintenance Technician to calibrate and maintain instrumentation on production plants and gas delivery systems. You will repair PLCs, transmitters, valves, and control interfaces, while performing preventive maintenance and CMMS documentation.

The role requires a minimum 6 years of I&E experience in a plant environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work on-call with rapid response. Benefits start on Day 1.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication required.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Minimum 6 years of I&E experience in a plant environment.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation on production plants, gas delivery systems, and liquid bulk systems.
• Maintain and repair PLCs, computer equipment, single-loop controllers, and operator interfaces.
• Repair instrumentation identified in work requests in the CMMS and tune P&ID control loops.
• Calibrate and maintain plant instrumentation (transmitters, valves, switches).
• Complete preventive maintenance (PM) as required in the CMMS.
• Document work performed in the CMMS and log instrumentation and controls activities in operations log books.
• Troubleshoot plant control system issues and assist in solving control system problems.
• Assist with design of instrumentation‑related controls.
• Maintain spare parts inventory for instrumentation and control systems.
• Write standard work orders in the CMMS.
• Maintain test equipment calibration and associated records.
• Maintain all I&E equipment records in both the CMMS and written form.
• Direct and work closely with contractors, monitoring and directing contractor work quality.
• Rack in/out breakers & switchgear as necessary.
• Provide assistance at other Air Liquide plants or customer sites as needed.
• Report pipeline and plant abnormalities to maintenance and plant managers.
• Report safety incidents and near misses to maintenance and plant managers.
• Perform job functions in a manner that meets or exceeds the company’s HSE standards.
• Control costs to achieve budget targets.
• Follow directions from the site operations manager and offer suggestions to improve system and procedure efficiency and quality.
• Be available on call and respond to plant sites within two hours as required when on call, and remain reachable by phone for support when not on duty.

Skills

I&E maintenance

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Communication

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma

Two-year technical degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

PLC systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Job Overview

Air Liquide provides industrial gas and energy solutions vital to industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S., supplying primarily oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and syngas to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are monitored 24/7 from our operations control center in Houston, Texas.

Position: I&E Maintenance Technician Location: Geismar, LA Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation on production plants, gas delivery systems, and liquid bulk systems.
• Maintain and repair PLCs, computer equipment, single-loop controllers, and operator interfaces.
• Repair instrumentation identified in work requests in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and tune P&ID control loops.
• Calibrate and maintain plant instrumentation (transmitters, valves, switches).
• Complete preventive maintenance (PM) as required in the CMMS.
• Document work performed in the CMMS and log instrumentation and controls activities in operations log books.
• Troubleshoot plant control system issues and assist in solving control system problems.
• Assist with design of instrumentation‑related controls.
• Maintain spare parts inventory for instrumentation and control systems.
• Write standard work orders in the CMMS.
• Maintain test equipment calibration and associated records.
• Maintain all I&E equipment records in both the CMMS and written form.
• Direct and work closely with contractors, monitoring and directing contractor work quality.
• Rack in/out breakers & switchgear as necessary.
• Provide assistance at other Air Liquide plants or customer sites as needed.
• Report pipeline and plant abnormalities to maintenance and plant managers.
• Report safety incidents and near misses to maintenance and plant managers.
• Perform job functions in a manner that meets or exceeds the company’s HSE standards.
• Control costs to achieve budget targets.
• Follow directions from the site operations manager and offer suggestions to improve system and procedure efficiency and quality.
• Be available on call and respond to plant sites within two hours as required when on call, and remain reachable by phone for support when not on duty.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid employment authorization in the U.S. and not requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Minimum 6 years of I&E experience in a plant environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Ability to maintain, repair, and calibrate analyzers, transmitters, control valves, etc.
• Basic understanding of the facility’s control system and the ability to develop a detailed understanding.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation and safety aspects of MCC/switchgear.
• Basic understanding of the facility’s process and the ability to develop a detailed understanding.
• Ability to operate forklift and other machinery.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 14‑week paid childbirth benefit.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Benefits start on Day 1.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Air Liquide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures worldwide. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of background.