Job Overview:

Linde Gases US (LGUS) is currently seeking a Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician. This position reports to a Plant Manager. The technician, with minimal supervision, must be able to produce results and has primary responsibility for their assigned plant. Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician must employ safety focused actions, demonstrate initiative and self-motivation. The technician is supported through managerial supervision, lead/area technicians, engineers, sales, and other technical support.

The role will help facilitate the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment to include but not limited to cryogenic liquid and gas storage vessels, vaporization systems, cylinders, gas purifiers, gas analyzers and sampling cabinets, filtration systems, pipelines, valves of all varieties, pumps, compressors, and instrumentation/control systems.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. Employee must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, and aerial work platforms. Working extended hours and/or weekends, holidays and call-ins may be required based on facility activities. Technician also have on-call duties (on a rotating basis). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are paramount to be successful. Attention to detail is a must

Key responsibilities:

Responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, inspection, calibration, and repairs of plant instrumentation and electrical systems.Maintain and troubleshoot industrial instruments and analyzers including transmitters, PLC systems, meters, and automatic valves.Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment (<600V) including motors, backup generators, UPS systems, breakers, and transformers.Knowledge of switchgear control systems and functionally rack in-out breakers.Read and Maintain PIDs and Schematic wiring diagrams in compliance with SOPs, QA, and MOC policies. Perform lock-out tag-out and issue permits for electrical work.Ability to facilitate contractor management to ensure safe and efficient completion of electrical maintenance activities.Ensure all FDA-QA annual functional testing requirements are met (i.e. isolation circuit test, etc.)Maintain critical spare parts inventory for instrumentation and electrical systems.Plan, schedule, estimate costs, procure materials, coordinate, and perform instrumentation and electrical activities for site outages.Understand Process Loop interaction and impact on the process.Demonstrate a good understanding of Allen Bradley PLCs diagnostics.Prepare and execute small projects to improve facility availability and reliability.Support root cause analysis program for routine and/or major failures of electrical systems.Utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), plan and execute instrumentation and electrical maintenance activities including procurement of parts and completion of all follow up required documentation.Support Plant Operations and be able to make control changes.Candidate will be required to perform work outdoors in variable weather conditions, and at elevated heights or confined spaces.