I&E Technician II

I&E Technician II

General:

The Helium Division distributes liquid and gaseous Helium for use in a variety of applications, including electronics, optical fibers, MRI/NMR, leak detection, and metal fabrication. Linde products, services, and technologies

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The I&E Technician will provide planning and onsite support to the Satanta Helium Plant, KS, with a strong focus on critical safety systems and system reliability. On occasion this role will be asked to support other facilities within the region during turnarounds, projects, and major maintenance activities. Some responsibilities will include:

* Perform calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, and instrumentation installations as required.

* Performs all the administrative and reporting tasks of the position.

* Maintains operating and maintenance history for all equipment as may be required.

* Prepares and maintains documentation such as EAM/Procal work orders, service reports and equipment calibration records as required by LINDE I/E CMMS maintenance database system.

* Troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of pneumatic and electronic analog and digital process control instrumentation

* Troubleshoot/repair Predictive program instrumentation and document instrumentation repair history in the CMMS system and required by site specific documentation.

* Troubleshoot systems utilizing control logic drawings as they relate to process control.

* Troubleshoot, maintenance and minor repair of low voltage electrical systems (600VAC and below)

* Will include startup / shutdown and operations of process plant equipment.

* Process analytical equipment calibration and maintenance which may include Thermal Conductivity, Gas Chromatograph, Electrolytic process analyzers

* Schedule and perform activities related to the operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic control systems, pneumatics, instrumentation, control valves, motor control systems, low voltage electrical distribution, computer interfaces, and analytical equipment.

* Automatic control valve troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.

* Ensure spare parts are available or replaced when used/installed.

* Maintain a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness.

* Required to climb ladders, stairways and operate man-lifts for elevated instrumentation and control valve maintenance.

* Instructs contract personnel on safety rules and regulations and always maintains constant surveillance to assure their compliance.

Education and Experience Required:

* High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

* Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.

* 5 years related experience in process control instrumentation.

Skills Required:

* Proficiency with a variety of I/E hand tools meters, instrument calibration equipment etc.

* Working knowledge of electricity, electrical systems and motors.

* Can read and understand P&ID's and schematic wiring diagrams.

* Strong organization and planning skills.

* Strong computer skills.

* Written and oral communication skills

Travel Percentage:

* Up to 30%

Physical Requirements:

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Department:

* Operations

Reports to:

* Associate Director, Helium

FLSA Status:

* Non-Exempt

Salary Grade:

* Range: Based on experience and skill level: G12

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.