High Voltage Electrical Technician at Air Liquide

R10079059 High Voltage Electrical Technician (Open) Location

Pasadena, TX - Bay Area - Support functions - Gulf Coast MC 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?

Set-up and shut-down compressors and related cryogenic bulk liquid product & tanks to include. Provide technical assistance to field personnel in the areas of high voltage motors and distribution equipmentSupport and comply with all Air Liquide Safety, Health and Environmental procedures/policies

Provide technical assistance to field personnel in the areas of high voltage motors and distribution equipment

Direct and oversee vendor shop repairs on high voltage equipment and motors to insure highest quality work and adherence to Air Liquide standards

Manage preventive maintenance (PM) of electrical equipment during turnarounds

Ensure proper documentation of work within CMMS (Maximo) -Review vendor repair, test & inspection reports communicating results summary to affected plants

Develop detailed scopes for electrical projects and maintenance activity

Responsible for engineering of projects, personally and via contractors

Coordinate technicians, both AL and contract, to execute maintenance work

Lead mentoring and training of facility operations and technical staff in understanding the operation/maintenance of electrical systems/controls

Maintain 95% or greater compliance in PM program and 100% EIS PM compliance

Dedicated to achieving and maintaining no past due Electrical PMs

Ensure proper planning of work orders utilizing Maximo

Actively promote improving PM details and Job Plans following proper procedure

Insure PM and PdM programs are being executed and follow up work is performed and documented

Assist in analysis and follow up on PdM data (thermography, relay and breaker testing, transformer oil/gas test, PD and PI of motors, etc)

Actively lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis and Vulnerability Studies

Develop and modify maintenance strategies based on RCA, VS and Risk Analysis findings

Plan, manage and execute major electrical maintenance activities and turnarounds

Complete major maintenance activities on schedule and budget

Participate in and understand the R&M budgeting process Participate in development of annual maintenance schedule, budget and turnaround plans

Understand and promote the Maintenance Management Process

Utilize the Onsites Maintenance Center and Corporate standards

Provide feedback to improve the spare parts stocking at each plant

Ensure spare parts are adequately stocked, stored and replenished as needed

Work closely with contractors; monitor contractor work quality and cost

Assist Maintenance team in maintaining equipment manuals

Make suggestions to improve plant safety, efficiency, reliability and quality

Committed to solving and completing all types of action items

Lead by example and motivate others to excel and succeed

Set and maintain high housekeeping standards

____________________Are you a MATCH?

High school diploma or equivalent required

5+ years experience in plant high voltage or substation electrical maintenance activities

Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of high-voltage motors

Experience in troubleshooting high-voltage transmission equipment

Can travel for extended periods of time (1 to 10 days), with little advance warning

Thorough understanding of safety requirements when working around HV equipment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Qualifications:

Has full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to climb ladders and work off elevated platforms/surfaces.

Ability to work in a non-conditioned environment for extended periods.

Ability to work in flash suit for testing and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering

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.