Engineering Technician

Company: The Linde Group
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2022 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.

Job Overview:

Linde is looking for qualified applicants to fill the role of Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for the hydrogen and air separation processes at our Niagara Falls, NY facility. The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician must demonstrate initiative in handling issues, be self-motivated, dependable, and work within a team environment.

Primary 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 (
• 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.
• Candidate will be required to perform work outdoors in variable weather conditions, and at elevated heights or confined spaces.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  • High School education required, Associate degree from a technical school preferred
  • 3+ years experience in an industrial production environment or similar setting
  • Excellent computer skills required
  • Functional in systems up to 480V preferred
  • On-Call ability required within 24/7 operation environment
    
    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. To learn more, visit About Linde.
    
    We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.
    
    Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.
    
    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.
    
    Pay Range: 70,000 - 85,000

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