I&E Technician

Balazs; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 120,347,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

On-site facilities

On-call rotation

Job summary

Air Liquide is hiring an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician at our Las Vegas LH2 Production Facility. You will maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate and repair plant instrumentation, electrical distribution, analyzers, and control systems to ensure safe, reliable cryogenic operations and optimal process efficiency.

Responsibilities include calibrating field instruments, maintaining PLCs, addressing CMMS work requests, and supporting control system design.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial instrumentation and electrical maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• Understanding of Asset Management practices in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with Quality Management systems in manufacturing.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks related to I&E equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation on production plants and systems.
• Repair and maintain PLCs, computers, controllers, and interfaces.
• Document work in the CMMS and logs; complete PMs.
• Troubleshoot control systems and assist with new installations.
• Maintain test equipment calibration records and spare parts inventory.
• Direct and coordinate with contractors; ensure work quality and safety.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Asset management

Quality management systems

Safety compliance

Technical documentation reading

CMMS proficiency

Education

Technical certification or Associate's degree in instrumentation/electrical technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

R10100296 I&E Technician (Open) Location Las Vegas, NV (LH2) - HYCO - H2 Liquefier 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.

Air Liquide is seeking a qualified Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician to join our team at the LH2 Production Facility. The I&E Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing all plant instrumentation, electrical distribution equipment, process gas analyzers, and control systems. This role is vital to maintaining safe, reliable, and continuous cryogenic operations while optimizing process efficiency and product purity. At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Air Liquide is hiring for a Instrumentation and Electrical Lead in Las Vegas, NV. We are looking for you!

Pay: $42.00/hr. -$45.00/hr.

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation on production plants, gas delivery systems, and liquid bulk systems
• Maintain and repair PLC’s, computers equipment, single loop controllers and operator interfaces
• Repair instrumentation as identified in work requests in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Tune P&ID control loops
• Calibrate and maintain plant instrumentation (transmitters, valves, switches).
• Complete PM’s as required in computerized maintenance management system.
• Document work performed in a computerized maintenance management system.
• Troubleshoot plant control system issues.
• Assist in solving control system problems and installing new control systems.
• Assist with design of instrumentation related controls.
• Maintain spare parts inventory for instrumentation and control systems.
• Write standard work orders in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Log instrumentation and controls activities that affect plant operations in the operations log books.
• Maintain test equipment calibration & associated records.
• Maintain all I&E equipment records in both the CMMS & written form.
• Direct and work closely with contractors, monitor and direct contractor work quality.
• Rack in/out breakers & switchgear as necessary.
• Report safety incidents and near misses to maintenance & plant managers
• Perform job functions in a manner that meets or exceeds the company’s HSE standards
• Offers suggestions to improve system and procedure efficiency and quality
• Ability to be on call and respond to plant sites within two hours as required when on call, and available by phone and able to reasonably support when not on duty
• All other duties based on business needs
• Report safety incidents and near misses to maintenance & plant managers
• Perform job functions in a manner that meets or exceeds the company’s HSE standards
• Offers suggestions to improve system and procedure efficiency and quality
• Ability to be on call and respond to plant sites within two hours as required when on call, and available by phone and able to reasonably support when not on duty
• All other duties based on business needs

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial instrumentation and electrical maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of Asset Management principles and practices.
• Familiarity with Quality Management systems and their application in an industrial setting.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with I&E equipment and operations.
• Knowledge of Organizational Behavior principles to foster effective teamwork and communication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant technical certifications or associate's degree in instrumentation, electrical technology, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years I&E experience required, Industrial Gas plant environment preferred.
• Knowledge of the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) On-call availability required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, 2 year technical degree preferred.
• Familiarity with pneumatic & electronic controls, DCS systems, analyzers, transmitters and valves.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs. Able to climb ladders, 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

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. A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders.