Location:
Sherman, TX - 501 West Shepherd - Carrier gases - On-site - SM1Air 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.
Carrier Gas Operations provides on-site air separation units producing nitrogen and oxygen gas production with best-in-class safety, reliability, flexibility and total cost of operation to our semiconductor manufacturing customers. Also supplying cost effective high purity bulk gas.
The SM1 Gas Plant I&E technician is responsible for the upkeep of instrumentation at the plant facility including valves, transmitters, PLCs, analyzers, etc including troubleshooting, repair, testing, project management, and preventative maintenance.
Work to achieve a goal of zero personal first aids/injuries through shared vigilance.
Comply with all Air Liquide Policies & Procedures.
Comply with Safe Work Permit Process including preparing Pre-Job Plans, executing LOTOs, hot work safety, and confined space safety.
Coordinate preventative maintenance for site instrumentation, such as calibrations, including maintaining records in the CMMS program.
Resolve and maintain instrumentation equipment, taking proactive and preventative actions to improve plant or machine performance.
Read and interpret instruments’ schematics to ensure operational excellence.
Maintain and support various analytical instrumentation and equipment such as Valco and Orthodyne PDHID and FID detectors, and various real-time gas analyzers.
Oversee instrumentation projects from scoping to implementation, including preparing the scope of work, bidding out projects to contractors, scheduling, and supporting contractor quality of work.
Establish and maintain an analytical & instrumentation inventory tracking program.
Ideally, you bring an instrumentation and mechanical aptitude to the team.
Read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and controls documentation; perform basic math operations.
Draft and redline standard operating procedures to ensure team alignment.
Keep accurate records and be diligent in documentation and record retention policies.
Bring a proficient knowledge of control board and operator interface computer consoles.
Participate in plant outages as a key contributor to the team.
Foster and maintain high housekeeping and organizational standards.
Collaborate with other maintenance crafts as needed to support site goals.
Share proficiency in plant operations and participate in cross-functional training opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management to support the collective success of the facility.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required; Technical Associates degree preferred
6+ years of technical training and/or operations experience, combined.
Familiar with terminology and technical knowledge of equipment such as transmitters, PLCs, analyzers, and valves. Gas Chromatography a plus
Familiar with safe work practices, safety procedures and other safety requirements.
Familiar with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrate proficiency in Windows computer operations
Ability to draw and read electrical and PLC diagrams.
Ability to work on call, callouts, nights, weekends, & possible holidays
Able to safely work on electrical equipment up to 480V.
Valid Driver’s License
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations, state/local regulations).
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 up to 80ft
Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods
Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work
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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.