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Instrument Technician

Air Liquide
Geismar, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrument Technician position at Air Liquide?

R10068326 Instrument Technician (Open) Location

Geismar, LA - 36597 LA Hwy - ASU 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?

I/E Tech for a multi technology site ( Cogen and ASU's)Zero Personal First Aid/Injuries-Participate in the Air Liquide Safety program-Comply with all ALA Policies including Responsible Care

Oversee instrumentation and/or electrical jobs with contractors and monitor contractor work quality

Actively participate in RCA's as required

Participate in the execution and job plan improvement of the facility's I&E PMs

Execute work orders, identify corrective maintenance activities and enter work orders into the maintenance management program

Identify I&E critical equipment and critical spare parts for the facility. Purchase and manage the spare part inventory for these items.

Maintain test equipment calibration and associated records

Maintain equipment records in both the maintenance management program and written form

Maintain facility PID schematics-Assist Maintenance Coordinator in maintaining equipment manuals

Rack in/out breakers and work in switchgear as necessary

Perform routine inspections on equipment -Follow company safety policies and procedures

Able to draw control and wiring schemes

Read and understand plant electrical one-lines.

Maintain electrical drawing redlines based on management of change projects.

Troubleshoot plant electrical and instrumentation issues when required in a timely manner.

Able to manage I&E contractors that come onsite to support major turnarounds

Support additional maintenance and operational issues as requested by management

Ability to work call-outs, nights, weekends & holidays.

____________________Are you a MATCH?

High school diploma required.

2 year Associates Degree in a technical field or equivalent technical training preferred

5 years I&E experience preferred

Experience in instrumentation and controls

Perform maintenance, repair, and calibration of analyzers, transmitters, control valves, etc

Ability to repair and troubleshoot analyzers.

Maintain all paperwork and documentation for FDA validated facility

Thorough knowledge of the operation and safety aspects of the MCC/switchgear

Assist instrument techs with work during outages and Equipment failure

Able to use precision tools to obtain critical measurements

Able to document as-found and as-left measurements

Proficient in the use of a maintenance management program system

Knowledgeable in safe work practices, safety procedures, and other safety requirements

Knowledgeable in emergency procedures

Knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, and water treatment equipment a plus

Expertise in the proper methods of de-energizing and locking out electrical/instrumentation equipment

Be able to distinguish all possible sources of energy in a system

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 enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work

Able to be on call 24/7 as business needs dictate

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.
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