Maintenance Technician

airliquidehr; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive family benefits

401(k) company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

Air Liquide Large Industries is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Plaquemine, LA to perform routine and complex maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment. The role involves PM schedules, diagnostics, and CMMS documentation, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with 1–3 years in industrial maintenance; some roles prefer an associate degree or trade certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED is essential.
• Preferred: Associate degrees in industrial maintenance or vocational certificates in HVAC, welding, or machining.
• Experience: 1–3 years in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or a similar role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in troubleshooting, repairing, and installing mechanical equipment.
• System Knowledge: Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Tool Proficiency: Ability to use hand and power tools including grinders and welding equipment.
• Technical Reading: Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• CMMS familiarity is often required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform heavy lifting, climbing, and standing for long periods.
• Common Certifications: CMRT or relevant trade certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment including pumps, compressors, valves, motors, control systems, and cryogenic units.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and calibrations to improve reliability.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement repairs.
• Use CMMS to document work orders, track history, and manage parts inventory.
• Follow safety policies including LOTO, confined space, and hot work permits.
• Participate in on-call rotations for emergencies outside normal hours.
• Collaborate with operations and engineers to improve processes and reliability.
• Read technical documents like blueprints and P&IDs for maintenance tasks.
• Inspect equipment and identify hazards; propose repairs or upgrades.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and care for tools.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certificate in industrial maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostics tools

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

Job description

R10096753 Maintenance Technician (Open)

Location

Plaquemine, LA - 57805 Evergreen Rd - 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

At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is hiring for a Maintenance Technician in Plaquemine, LA!

We are looking for you!

• Work Schedule - Monday - Friday

• 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.

• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after day 1

Job Duties:

• Perform routine and complex maintenance tasks on a variety of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment, including pumps, compressors, valves, motors, control systems, and cryogenic units.

• Execute preventative maintenance (PM) schedules, inspections, and calibrations to support reliability and enhance equipment performance.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions, uncover root causes, and contribute to effective repair solutions.

• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to document work orders, track equipment history, and manage spare parts inventory.

• Committed to all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and hot work permits.

• Participate in on-call rotation and support the team during emergency breakdowns outside of regular working hours as required.

• Collaborate with operations personnel and engineers to foster plant processes and improve equipment reliability.

• Read and interpret technical documents, including blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.

• Conduct equipment inspections, foster a safe environment by identifying potential hazards, and recommend necessary repairs or upgrades.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure proper care of tools and equipment

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Education:High school diploma or GED is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degrees in industrial maintenance or vocational school certificates in HVAC, welding, or machining are preferred.

• Experience:Previous experience (1–3 years) in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or a similar role.

• Technical Skills:Proficiency in troubleshooting, repairing, and installing mechanical equipment.

• System Knowledge:Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

• Tool Proficiency:Ability to use hand and power tools, such as grinders and welding equipment.

• Technical Reading:Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Technical Proficiencies:Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is often required.

• Physical Requirements:Ability to perform heavy lifting, climbing, and standing for long periods.

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Common Certifications

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT).

• Relevant trade school certification or apprenticeship.

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Key Competencies

• Problem-Solving:Diagnostic skills to identify and fix issues efficiently.

• Safety Awareness:Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety standards.

• Communication:Ability to work well in teams and report to management.

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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.