What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Air Liquide USA LLC?
Air Liquide Electronics innovative electronic materials respond to increasingly challenging customer demands for improved mobility, connectivity, computing power and energy consumption. We offer ultra pure carrier gases, a wide range of specialty gases and advanced precursor molecules, enabling equipment for safe distribution, purification and on-line purity control. On site, manufacturers rely on our expertise in providing full management of these gases, advanced molecules and equipment and in helping to continuously improve production processes.
Electronic Specialty Gases (ESG) is a focused product line within the larger Air Liquide Electronics (ALE) organization that specializes in providing a diverse portfolio of highly purified specialty gases to our customers. The ESG product line is poised for strong growth over the coming years as leading semiconductor companies are making multi-billion dollar investments to expand manufacturing capacity in the United States and globally. The Morrisville PA plant is expanding its chemical process engineering and technical team to ensure it is well poised for these growth opportunities.
The Maintenance Technician, as part of a 4-person technical team, will provide mechanical and electrical support for Electronics Specialty Gas operations equipment. Responsibilities include instrument calibrations, maintaining and repairing plant equipment, and facilities.
Job Responsibilities
Understand and comply with all safety regulations and guidelines while on company or customer property. Attend safety meetings and participate in company safety programs. Report any accident, incident, or near miss.
Perform the work with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all involved. Accountable for the safety of all persons and the general public surrounding the facility.
Understand and comply with all applicable HS&E Standards and regulations including, but not limited to: PPE, Lock Out/Tag Out Program, Forklift Operations, PSM/RMP, etc.
Understand and comply with the established Quality System and report any deficiencies and stop any plant operation if it is compromising the quality process.
Understand and comply with all Air Liquide Policies and training requirements including Intelex, Technical, Corporate, etc.
Calibration of and verification of temperature, pressure, and vacuum transducers.
Maintain and repair production systems including trans-fill manifolds, purification systems, valves, regulators, compressors, cryogenic pumps, vacuum pumps, scrubbers, forklifts, manlifts, and other plant equipment.
Maintain and repair building systems including HVAC, low voltage electrical systems, water system (sprinklers), walls, doors, rails, and other facility equipment.
Participate in the diagnosis, repair, install, replacement, and testing of electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using tools and testing instruments. Perform any required basic mechanical work.
Support the execution of work orders. Perform repairs and participate in corrective maintenance activities. Initiate proper escalation of equipment issues.
Participate in the investigation and repair of equipment breakdowns including instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, and process control failures. Participate in equipment failure analysis and demonstrate good troubleshooting practices.
Participate in plant related projects including fabrication of manifolds, installations, equipment integration, testing, commissioning, etc.
Perform routine equipment inspections and calibrations as per plant standards. Performs preventive maintenance.
Maintain equipment inspection, calibration records, and work orders in both CMMS (MAXIMO) and written form.
Develop understanding of and contribute to updating equipment manuals, SOPs, electrical diagrams, and facility P&ID schematics.
Work closely with contractors on various repairs, maintenance activities, and projects in the plant. Monitor contractor work quality and conformance to safety procedures.
Order necessary parts from designated vendors to complete job tasks. Maintain parts inventory including stock levels of critical spare parts.
Keep all tools and power equipment in safe working condition and perform inspections at specified frequency. Develop ability to utilize various and specialty tools.
Maintain general work area as per 5S methodology.
Has basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process.
Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.
Works with close supervision.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Technical School Diploma preferred
2 years Maintenance Experience
Good mechanical and electrical skill sets.
Self motivated to learn.
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Good communication skills; proficient in English.
Be able to accurately perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Have good organizational skills.
Have basic computer skills and knowledge of business or maintenance software.
Knowledgeable in safe work practices and safety procedures preferred.
Able to safely operate a forklift, scissor lift, and similar equipment.
The hourly rate range for this position in Pennsylvania is $25.00 to $26.00
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
For more information you can go to Air Liquide Benefit Offerings
The candidate must have valid unrestricted employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone will be considered for employment, promotions, transfers, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, age, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.
