Airgas Incorporated

I&E Technician

Airgas Incorporated$87K — $93K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation and electrical maintenance.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for complex technical issues.
  • Understanding of Asset Management principles and quality management systems.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation including electrical schematics and P&IDs.
  • Commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Relevant technical certifications or an associate's degree in instrumentation or electrical technology preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Calibrate and maintain instrumentation for production and gas delivery systems.
  • Maintain and repair PLCs, computers, and operator interfaces.
  • Troubleshoot control system issues and assist in system installations.
  • Document maintenance work in the computerized management system.
  • Direct contractors and ensure quality of work performed.
  • Maintain spare parts inventory for instrumentation and control systems.
  • Report safety incidents and perform job functions according to HSE standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive family benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match and tuition assistance.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
  • Early access to benefits starting on the first day of employment.
Full Job Description

Location

Las Vegas, NV (LH2) - HYCO - H2 Liquefier 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.

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

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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

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About Airgas Incorporated

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Airgas was founded in 1982, and acquired by Air Liquide in 2016. The company operates through two segments: Distribution and Production. The Distribution segment offers a wide range of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products, to customers in various industries, including manufacturing and health care. The Production segment offers nitrogen, oxygen, and argon gases for use in steelmaking, welding, and other industries.
Learn more about Airgas Incorporated
Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1982

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