I&E Technician

Linde Gas & Equipment; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Employee discount program

Educational growth opportunities

Job summary

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. in Freeport, TX is seeking an I&E Technician to troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain process control instrumentation and electrical systems within a plant environment.

Responsibilities include repairing control valves, CMMS documentation, and ensuring safety and compliance while performing scheduled maintenance and instrument calibration. A HS diploma plus related experience is required, with AS degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AS degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• Three years of related experience in process control instrumentation.
• Proficiency with I/E hand tools, meters, instrument calibration equipment, etc.
• Working knowledge of electricity, electrical systems, and motors.
• Ability to read and understand P&ID's and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform work safely and in accordance with Linde’s policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform minor repairs on low voltage electrical systems (600VAC and below).
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain pneumatic and electronic analog and digital process control instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair predictive‑program instrumentation and document repair history in the CMMS system as required by site documentation.
• Troubleshoot systems using control logic drawings related to process control.
• Include startup, shutdown, and operation of process plant equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain process analytical equipment (thermal conductivity, gas chromatograph, electrolytic process analyzers).
• Schedule and perform maintenance of electrical and electronic control systems, pneumatics, instrumentation, control valves, motor control systems, low‑voltage electrical distribution, computer interfaces, and analytical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair automatic control valves.
• Ensure spare parts are available or replaced when used/installed.
• Maintain a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness at all times.
• Climb ladders, stairways, and operate man‑lifts for elevated instrumentation and control valve maintenance.
• Instruct contract personnel on safety rules and regulations and maintain constant surveillance to assure compliance at all times.

Skills

Experience in process control

Reading P&IDs & diagrams

Electricity and motors knowledge

Organization and planning

Computer skills

Written and oral communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AS degree or equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

I/E hand tools

Meters

Instrument calibration equipment

Job description

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.

Freeport, TX, United States

I&E Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform work safely and in accordance with Linde’s policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform minor repairs on low voltage electrical systems (600VAC and below).
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain pneumatic and electronic analog and digital process control instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair predictive‑program instrumentation and document repair history in the CMMS system as required by site documentation.
• Troubleshoot systems using control logic drawings related to process control.
• Include startup, shutdown, and operation of process plant equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain process analytical equipment (thermal conductivity, gas chromatograph, electrolytic process analyzers).
• Schedule and perform maintenance of electrical and electronic control systems, pneumatics, instrumentation, control valves, motor control systems, low‑voltage electrical distribution, computer interfaces, and analytical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair automatic control valves.
• Ensure spare parts are available or replaced when used/installed.
• Maintain a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness at all times.
• Climb ladders, stairways, and operate man‑lifts for elevated instrumentation and control valve maintenance.
• Instruct contract personnel on safety rules and regulations and maintain constant surveillance to assure compliance at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s in Applied Sciences degree or equivalent apprenticeship is preferred.
• Three years of related experience in process control instrumentation.
• Proficiency with I/E hand tools, meters, instrument calibration equipment, etc.
• Working knowledge of electricity, electrical systems, and motors.
• Ability to read and understand P&ID's and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.

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.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.