High Voltage Electrical Technician

R10101967 High Voltage Electrical Technician (Open)

Location

Bayport, TX - Support functions

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?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is hiring for a High Voltage Electrical Technican in Houston, TX.

We are looking for you!

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Support 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

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• 5+ years experience in plant high voltage or substation electrical maintenance activities
• 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.