High Voltage Electrical Technician

Location

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.

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  Support and comply with all Air Liquide safety, health, and environmental procedures and policies

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  Comply with NFPA 70E and NFPA 70 (NEC) requirements

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  Comply with all training requirements (SmartSolve, Cornerstone CBTs, Corporate, Onsite, Electrical Safety etc.)

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  Provide technical assistance and expertise in the areas of medium/high voltage; synchronous and induction motors, substations, and distribution equipment.

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  Troubleshoot and repair 480V MCC starters, contactors and controls.

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  Partner with plant operations personnel to resolve electrical issues in steam boilers, water treatment systems, and electrical substation.

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  Ensure reliability and safe operation of 138kV/13.2kV substation

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  Serve as primary customer contact for substation issues and perform switching operations as needed

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  Perform substation rounds (check relays for alarm condition, ensure proper voltage level to customers, inspect substation batteries, climate control systems, etc.)

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  Coordinate and support preventive maintenance (PM) of electrical equipment

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  Support turnarounds as needed at pipeline facilities (ASU, Cogen, H2) by completing PM and PdM work on electrical systems (transformers, breakers, cables, motor control centers, synchronous and induction machines)

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  Guide and collaborate with vendor shop repairs on high voltage equipment and motors to ensure excellent quality standards and adherence to Air Liquide standards

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  Develop detailed scopes for electrical projects and maintenance activity

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

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  Foster growth through mentoring and training of facility operations and technical staff in understanding the operation and maintenance of electrical systems and controls

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  Maintain 95% or greater compliance in PM program and 100% EIS (Element Important for Safety) PM compliance

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  Committed to advancing and maintaining the schedule for Electrical PM's

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  Ensure proper planning of work orders utilizing Maximo

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

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  Actively facilitate and contribute to Root Cause Analysis and Vulnerability Studies

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

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  Participate in development of annual maintenance schedule, budget and turnaround plans

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

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  Work closely with contractors & monitor contractor work quality and cost

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

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• 10 yrs + in plant high voltage equipment maintenance activities 

• Experience in troubleshooting high voltage transmission equipment 

• Experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of high voltage motors 

• Thorough understanding of safety requirements when working around HV equipment

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

• Able to climb ladders and work off elevated platforms/surfaces. 

• Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods. 

• Able to work in flash suit for testing and troubleshooting. 

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior industrial gas experience.

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.