I&E Technician

Air Liquide USA LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, &

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 
%

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time

Job summary

Air Liquide USA LLC is hiring an I&E Technician to maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation, analyzers, and electrical systems at the Bayport, TX site. You will work on advanced gas processing equipment, ensuring reliable operation and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, calibration, and process control systems, plus strong collaboration with plant personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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/switchgear.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Able to operate forklift and other machinery.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day operation and reliable performance of equipment, instrumentation, analyzers, and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot root causes and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with control room operators, engineers, and mechanics to resolve deviations.
• Document calibrations, maintenance actions, and ISO-compliant records.
• Follow safety standards for hazardous environments and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Gas Chromatographs

Spectrometers

Calibration & Testing

DCS/SCADA Process Automation

Industrial Protocols (HART/Modbus)

Instrumentation & Electronics

Safety & Compliance

Education

2 year technical degree

Tools

CMMS software

SCADA systems

HART/Modbus wiring

Job description

R10093667 I&E Technician (Open)

Location

Bayport, TX - ASU

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

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

At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is hiring for an I&E Technician in Bayport, TX.

We are looking for you!

Comprehensive Family Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.

1. Technical & Instrumentation Expertise

• Advanced Analyzer Technologies: Deep knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, devices like Gas Chromatographs (GCs), spectrometers, pH/conductivity meters, oxygen detectors, and continuous emission monitors (CEMs).
• Sample Handling Systems: Proficiency in designing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the sample conditioning systems (tubing, valves, pumps, filters) that deliver representative samples to the analyzers.
• Calibration & Testing: Ability to use precise calibration tools and standards to certify that equipment yields accurate and repeatable measurements

2. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Root Cause Analysis: Strong electro-mechanical aptitude to quickly identify the root cause of analyzer failure and implement corrective actions.
• Signal Analysis: Capability to interpret peak integration, gating techniques, and spectral data (e.g., IR/UV absorption) to diagnose instrument drift or faults.

3. Electronics & Control Systems

• Process Automation: Familiarity with plant-wide automation and control networks, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
• Industrial Protocols & Wiring: Understanding of industrial communication standards (e.g., HART, Modbus), loop checks, and the ability to read complex Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and electrical schematics.

4. Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Hazardous Environments: Strict adherence to safety protocols for explosive or toxic environments (e.g., hazardous area classifications).
• Emissions & Safety Standards: Knowledge of environmental and safety guidelines required by agencies like the EPA and OSHA

5. Soft Skills

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to communicate clearly with control room operators, plant engineers, and mechanics to resolve plant-wide process or instrument deviations.
• Documentation & Record-Keeping: Diligent maintenance of equipment logs, calibration records, and ISO-compliant documentation

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• 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/switchgear.
• Basic understanding of the facility's process, with the ability to develop detailed understanding.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Able to operate forklift and other machinery
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 year technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years I&E experience, plant environment preferred.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our 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.