Instrumentation & Electrical Technician (Hydrogen Liquefaction)

About the role

Air Liquide is hiring an Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician for its LH2 hydrogen liquefaction facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The technician maintains, troubleshoots, calibrates and repairs plant instrumentation, electrical distribution equipment, process gas analyzers and control systems, keeping cryogenic operations safe, reliable and efficient. The role also includes on-call coverage.

Key responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot transmitters, control valves, switches, pneumatic controls and electronic instrumentation
• Diagnose issues with process gas analyzers and equipment affecting product purity
• Troubleshoot PLCs, DCS equipment, single-loop controllers, operator interfaces and control loops, and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Maintain electrical distribution equipment, breakers and switchgear, and carry out preventive and corrective maintenance
• Keep calibration records, equipment histories and spare parts inventories accurate
• Coordinate with contractors, plan and document maintenance in the CMMS, and report safety incidents and near misses

Required profile

• At least five years of industrial instrumentation and electrical maintenance experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs and technical manuals
• Familiarity with CMMS software and preventive maintenance
• Commitment to safety, environmental compliance and teamwork
• Ability to meet on-call and response requirements, including responding to the plant within two hours when on call
• Physical ability to wear PPE, lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work on elevated platforms and in non-climate-controlled environments; entry into confined spaces may be required

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in an industrial gas, hydrogen, cryogenic, chemical or other process manufacturing facility
• Experience with PLCs, DCS, process gas analyzers, transmitters, control valves and pneumatic controls
• Experience with electrical distribution systems, breakers and switchgear
• An associate degree, technical degree or relevant technical certifications
• Experience coordinating contractors, leading maintenance or mentoring technicians

What we offer

• Pay of $42.00 to $50.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time