I&E Technician

airliquidehr; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Large Industries is seeking an I & E Technician (Open) at our Spindletop, TX facility. You will support operation, start-up, and shutdown of compressors and cryogenic bulk liquid tanks, and calibrate and maintain instrumentation across production plants and gas delivery systems.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 8 years I&E experience, and an on-call availability. A two-year technical degree is preferred; strong troubleshooting and documentation skills are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• On-call availability required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Eight years I&E experience in a plant environment.
• Familiarity with pneumatic and electronic controls, DCS, analyzers, transmitters and valves.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, start-up, and shut-down of compressors and cryogenic bulk liquid tanks.
• Calibrate and maintain plant instrumentation, gas delivery systems, and liquid bulk systems.
• Maintain and repair PLCs, computers, equipment, single-loop controllers, and operator interfaces.
• Document work in the CMMS and log instrumentation activities.
• Assist with design of instrumentation-related controls.
• Be on call and respond within two hours; provide on-site support as needed.

Skills

I&E experience

Instrumentation calibration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree preferred

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

I & E Technician (Open)

Location: Spindletop, TX - Cavern H2

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: Up to 14-week paid childbirth benefits.
• Future Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Early Access: Benefits start day 1.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, start‑up, and shut‑down of compressors and related cryogenic bulk liquid product tanks.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation on production plants, gas delivery systems, and liquid bulk systems.
• Maintain and repair PLCs, computers, equipment, single-loop controllers, and operator interfaces.
• Repair instrumentation identified in work requests in the computerized maintenance management system; tune P&ID control loops.
• Calibrate and maintain plant instrumentation (transmitters, valves, switches).
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks as required in the CMMS.
• Document work performed in the CMMS.
• 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 CMMS.
• Log instrumentation and controls activities that affect plant operations in the operations log books.
• Maintain test equipment calibration and associated records.
• Maintain all I&E equipment records in both the CMMS and written form.
• Guide and collaborate closely with contractors, provide support, and evaluate contractor work quality.
• Rack in/out breakers and 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 and advances the company’s HSE standards.
• Manage costs sustainably to align with budget goals.
• Work in alignment with guidance from site operations manager.
• Contribute ideas to improve system and procedure efficiency and quality.
• Be on call and respond to plant sites within two hours as required; be available by phone and able to reasonably support when not on duty.
• Perform all other duties based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• On-call availability required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Eight years I&E experience required, plant environment preferred.
• Familiarity with pneumatic and electronic controls, DCS systems, analyzers, transmitters, and valves.
• Good supervision and time management skills; self-motivated learner.
• Ability to control an emergency situation and coordinate problem-solving actions.
• Knowledge of using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain, repair, and calibrate analyzers, transmitters, control valves, etc.
• Basic understanding of the facility’s control system with capacity to develop detailed knowledge.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation and safety aspects of the MCC/switchgear.
• Basic understanding of the facility’s process with capacity to develop detailed knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and helps foster our ability to innovate.