Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Linde Corporate; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

Linde Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician in Wilmington, CA. You will support and maintain instrumentation and electrical equipment while following safety and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with ControlLogix systems. The position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits. You will work across multiple California sites, providing technical expertise and maintaining comprehensive service records using a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; AS degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and refurbishing instrumentation in a continuous chemical operation environment.
• Ability to read P&IDs, SWDs, and single-line diagrams.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley ControlLogix.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain instrumentation and electrical equipment safely and efficiently.
• Calibrate, test, and functionally check instrumentation and control elements.
• Create and update instrumentation service reports using a CMMS.
• Troubleshoot 4-20 mA and 3-15 psi control loops.
• Support plants in Wilmington, Long Beach, and El Segundo, CA.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical troubleshooting

ControlLogix

P&IDs reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Calibration equipment

Job description

Linde Inc.

Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Wilmington, CA, United States | req33494

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will support and maintain instrumentation and electrical equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with procedures, policies, processes, and regulatory requirements
• Apply instrumentation and electrical knowledge to set priorities and complete activities with minimal supervision
• Understand, assess, troubleshoot, and refurbish pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, electrical equipment, and analytical applications
• Support plants in Wilmington, Long Beach, and El Segundo, California
• And you will follow safe work permit processes, policies, and procedures
• Provide technical expertise in consultation with engineering and reliability resources
• Create and update accurate instrumentation service reports using a computerized maintenance management system
• Calibrate, test, and functionally check instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and control elements
• Further, you will optimize work activities related to planned and unplanned equipment outages
• Assist in the training and development of new employees
• Assess and resolve priority-based instrumentation and electrical issues as they arise
• Communicate directly with OEM vendors and suppliers
• Understand, diagnose, and correct control loop input/output, including 4-20 mA and 3-15 psi
• And you will troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct electrical system issues up to 600V
• Understand switchgear control systems and functionally rack breakers in and out

What makes you great

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent required; associate in applied sciences degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and refurbishing instrumentation in a continuous chemical operation environment
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and resolve technical problems
• Relevant computer and technical skills, including Allen Bradley ControlLogix experience
• You have ability to use instrument calibration and electrical testing equipment and read and interpret P&IDs, SWDs, and single-line diagrams
• Ability to be trained in the operation of mobile equipment, including forklifts and manlifts
• Available to work overtime and weekends as required
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• You have a current and valid driver's license
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the job, including lifting 50 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, working in tight and closed spaces, and wearing all required personal protective equipment, including respirators

Why you will love working with us

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, decarbonize and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

• Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $79,781 - $117,013

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. Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*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.