I&E Technician

Linde; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global industrial gases and engineering company as an I&E Technician in Brownsville, Texas. The role involves working on the maintenance and repair of critical equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment, emphasizing safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical and instrumentation systems, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in an industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Hazardous Work Permits (HWP) and Management of Change (MOC).
• Experience with installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, inspection, calibration, and repairs of plant instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment (<600V) including motors and transformers.
• Plan, schedule, estimate costs, procure materials for instrumentation and electrical activities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team interaction

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates in Applied Sciences Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Linde Gases US (LGUS) is currently seeking a Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician. This position reports to a Plant Manager. The technician, with minimal supervision, must be able to produce results and has primary responsibility for their assigned plant. Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician must employ safety focused actions, demonstrate initiative and self-motivation. The technician is supported through managerial supervision, lead/area technicians, engineers, sales, and other technical support.

The role will help facilitate the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment to include but not limited to cryogenic liquid and gas storage vessels, vaporization systems, cylinders, gas purifiers, gas analyzers and sampling cabinets, filtration systems, pipelines, valves of all varieties, pumps, compressors, and instrumentation/control systems.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. Employee must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, and aerial work platforms. Working extended hours and/or weekends, holidays and call-ins may be required based on facility activities. Technician also have on-call duties (on a rotating basis). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are paramount to be successful. Attention to detail is a must!

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, inspection, calibration, and repairs of plant instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial instruments and analyzers including transmitters, PLC systems, meters, and automatic valves.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment (<600V) including motors, backup generators, UPS systems, breakers, and transformers.
• Knowledge of switchgear control systems and functionally rack in-out breakers.
• Read and Maintain P&IDs and Schematic wiring diagrams in compliance with SOPs, QA, and MOC policies.
• Perform lock-out tag-out and issue permits for electrical work.
• Ability to facilitate contractor management to ensure safe and efficient completion of electrical maintenance activities.
• Ensure all FDA-QA annual functional testing requirements are met (i.e. isolation circuit test, etc.)
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory for instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Plan, schedule, estimate costs, procure materials, coordinate, and perform instrumentation and electrical activities for site outages.
• Understand Process Loop interaction and impact on the process.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Allen Bradley PLCs & diagnostics.
• Prepare and execute small projects to improve facility availability and reliability.
• Support root cause analysis program for routine and/or major failures of electrical systems.
• Utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), plan and execute instrumentation and electrical maintenance activities including procurement of parts and completion of all follow up required documentation.
• Support Plant Operations and be able to make control changes.
• Candidate will be required to perform work outdoors in variable weather conditions, and at elevated heights or confined spaces.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in an industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of chemical plants, with a preference on industrial gas plant processes.
• Experience with installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of Hazardous Work Permits (HWP) and Management of Change (MOC).
• Excellent communication, team interaction, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently, effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• On-Call ability required within 24/7 operation environment. Plant emergencies, outages, shutdowns, and turnaround work may require working outside of the normal Monday to Friday schedule. Including nights, weekends, and holidays.

About Linde:

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 high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

Culture:

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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Schedule

Full-time

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Operations

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

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Tuition assistance

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