BAG I&E Technician

Job Overview:

Linde Inc is currently seeking an Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician for our facility in Charleston, TN. This position will report to the Plant Superintendent.

The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician must demonstrate initiative in handling issues, be self-motivated, dependable, and work within a team environment. This role also works to support the process operations of the Air Separation site and helps to ensure the facility is ran in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner. This position responds to unplanned events and makes technical decisions to ensure the reliability of the facility and requires a combination of office and field work. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, inspection, calibration, and repairs of plant instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial instruments and analyzers including transmitters, PLC systems, meters, and automatic valves.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment (<600V) including motors, backup generators, UPS systems, breakers, and transformers.
• Knowledge of switchgear control systems and functionally rack in-out breakers.
• Read and Maintain P&IDs and Schematic wiring diagrams in compliance with SOPs, QA, and MOC policies.
• Perform lock-out tag-out and issue permits for electrical work.
• Ability to facilitate contractor management to ensure safe and efficient completion of electrical maintenance activities.
• Ensure all FDA-QA annual functional testing requirements are met (i.e. isolation circuit test, etc.)
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory for instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Plan, schedule, estimate costs, procure materials, coordinate, and perform instrumentation and electrical activities for site outages.
• Understand Process Loop interaction and impact on the process.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Allen Bradley PLCs & diagnostics.
• Prepare and execute small projects to improve facility availability and reliability.
• Support root cause analysis program for routine and/or major failures of electrical systems.
• Utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), plan and execute instrumentation and electrical maintenance activities including procurement of parts and completion of all follow up required documentation.
• Support Plant Operations and be able to make control changes.
• Candidate will be required to perform work outdoors in variable weather conditions, and at elevated heights or confined spaces.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience in an industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of chemical plants, with a preference on industrial gas plant processes.
• Experience with installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of Hazardous Work Permits (HWP) and Management of Change (MOC).
• Excellent communication, team interaction, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently, effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• On-Call ability required within 24/7 operation environment. Plant emergencies, outages, shutdowns, and turnaround work may require working outside of the normal Monday to Friday schedule. Including nights, weekends, and holidays.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

• We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.
• At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.
• 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.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Pay commensurate with experience.