I&E Technician

Job Summary

Linde is seeking a skilled and motivated Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician to join our team in Hatfield, PA. This role reports to the Plant Manager and works closely with the Lead Tech. As an I/E Technician, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our Air Separation Plant. If you enjoy troubleshooting, working with advanced systems, and making an impact every day, this is the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities Include

• Perform calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and installation of industrial instruments including transmitters, PLC systems, meters, automatic valves, and product purity analyzers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment including Motors, UPS systems, Breakers, and Transformers.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems up to 600V.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Interpret and maintain P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams in compliance with established SOPs, QA, and MOC policies.
• Complete and document preventative maintenance activities in compliance with established instrumentation, maintenance, and QA programs.
• Perform purity analyzer routine calibration.
• Prepare and maintain all assigned PM work orders, Procal, and analyzer calibration logs.
• Plan and execute instrumentation functional testing in compliance with established procedures.
• Prepare and execute projects to improve facility availability and reliability.
• Through training, become proficient in operating the Hatfield plant including startup, shutdown, and process troubleshooting.
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory to minimize plant downtime for unplanned equipment failures.
• Assist in plant outage planning with regional support.
• Coordinate and schedule contractor activities when required for areas of responsibility.
• Prioritize personnel safety throughout all work within assigned scope.
• Be on call on a rotation with the other plant technicians – 1 week per month.
• Occasionally work OT as required by business demands. Available off hours via cell phone to support other plant technicians with instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years related experience in process control instrumentation.
• Proficient with a variety of I/E hand tools, meters, instrument calibration equipment, etc.
• Working knowledge of electricity, AC/DC theory, electrical distribution systems, and motors.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Working knowledge of calibrating pressure, temperature, and differential switches or transmitters.
• Knowledge of control valves and actuators (Fisher, Neles-Jamesbury, Samson, Masoneilen).
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Strong basic computer skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Ability to perform elevated work via ladders, scaffolding, and man-lifts.
• Ability to excel in both a team and individual work capacity.
• Available on-call on a rotation (24/7 one week per month) with ability to arrive at the facility within 1 hour if required.
• Available periodically to work OT as required by business demands.
• Available off hours via cell phone to support other plant technicians with instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate in applied sciences degree, technical school, or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Experience in Air Separation plants or similar field.
• Understanding of regulatory standards and codes.
• Experience in purity analyzer calibration.
  
  

About Linde

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 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.

Culture

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.

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

Benefits

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

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.

Primary Location

Pennsylvania-Souderton

Schedule

Full-time

Job

Operations

Unposting Date

Ongoing