HYCO E / I Technician - Saraland, AL

HYCO E / I

TECHNICIAN - SARALAND, AL

POSITION

SUMMARY

Provide instrumentation

and electrical support to the three Matheson Tri-Gas Steam Methane

Reforming Hydrogen plants in Saraland AL, McIntosh and Pensacola, FL with a

strong focus on critical safety systems and system reliability. The

jobholder will be based at Saraland, AL reporting to the Site Manager but will

also have responsibilities for the other two locations working collaboratively

with the Instrument Technician at Pensacola, FL. Perform calibrations,

troubleshooting and repairs as required

in an operational process facility with a focus on personal and

site safety.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

Contribute to team awareness of

co-worker and personal safety through proper work habits, good housekeeping

skills, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.

Pressure

Instruments- Work in shop and field to adjust and calibrate pressure measuring

and recording devices. Adjust and

calibrate pressure-measuring devices, repair and replace damaged parts.

Temperature

Instruments- Work in shop and field to adjust and calibrate temperature

measuring and recording devices. Adjust and calibrate temperature-measuring

devices, and repair and replace damaged parts.

Level

Measurements- Work in shop and field to adjust and calibrate level measuring

and recording devices. Adjust and calibrate level measuring devices, repair and

replace damaged parts.

Flow

Measuring and Control- Work in shop and field on repair, adjustment, calibration,

and inspection of flow measuring and control instruments. Mechanical and

electrical devices. Variable orifice-fixed orifice-volumetric. Computation of

flow data, flow of solids in suspension.

Instrument

Mechanisms- Repair, adjust and replace worn parts, gears, racks segments,

hairsprings, jewel bearings, and clock works. Repair and replace electrical

contacts and coils. Repair hydraulically operated valves, diaphragm valves, and

solenoid operated valves.

Control Valves and Devices- Shop

and fieldwork in the adjustment of control valves, involving diaphragms,

hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic valves, floats, and dampers. Adjustment of

pneumatic, electric, and electronic controls.

Remove,

install, clean, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot electrical,

instrumentation and distributed control equipment throughout the facility

safely and professionally. Equipment may include various transmitters,

positioners, transducers, meters, relays, switches, instruments, systems and

devices.

Troubleshoot

electrical and instrumentation issues including switchgears, control panels,

transmitters, control valves, transformers, relays, motor starters, breakers,

control wiring and UPS systems.

Troubleshoot

analyzer issues. Perform routine analyzer maintenance.

Electronic

Maintenance and Troubleshooting- Service and maintain all electronic equipment

as well as familiarizing oneself with the equipment they service. Be able to

use the necessary test equipment to service this equipment. This will include

drive systems, programmable controllers, microprocessors, recorders, counters,

speed indicators, process control type equipment, and any and all other

electronic equipment in the plant.

Maintenance

of pneumatic and motor operated valves and actuators.

Read

and understand various single line, 3 line, electrical, pneumatic, piping and

instrumentation diagrams and drawings.

Knowledge of plant equipment including

transmitters and control valves.

Working knowledge of electrical arc flash and

shock hazards (NFPA 70E) with the ability to select the proper Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task.

Maintain safe and reliable operations by performing

installation, inspection calibration, configuration, maintenance, diagnostics, associated

documentation, technical support, and training.

Support covers a broad spectrum of motor

controls, pneumatic controls, AC / DC controls, instrumentation and various communication protocols.

Takes a logical approach to troubleshooting.

Applies solid working knowledge and

experience to solve moderately complex problems with supervision.

Assists Regional Management in execution

of Electrical and Instrumentation duties at other Matheson locations during

Plant Turnaround or in assisting resolution of reliability concerns.

The candidate should possess good

communication and interpersonal skills and be able to interface frequently with

c customers

(primarily internal but some external customer communications will be required).

The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively alongside the

Instrument Technician at Pensacola,

FL to develop and expand their working knowledge of electrical and

instrumentation processes. They must endeavor to complete work assignments and training

allocated to enable their effective growth.

The candidate will be

expected to provide

Call-In Vacation coverage

where needed of the Instrument Technician at Pensacola, FL and respond

to emergency events at that location should they occur.

The candidate must

possess, or be willing to acquire, a working knowledge of the hydrogen steam

methane reformation process.

The candidate must be willing

to be on call and should expect a minimum of 10% overtime.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

Performs all of the

administrative and reporting tasks of the position including :

Maintains operating and

maintenance history for equipment as required

Prepares and maintains

documentation of work orders, service reports and equipment calibrations

Ensures spare parts are

available or replaced when used / installed

Plans and coordinates

contractors to site when needed

Organize and maintains

a neat, clean and orderly workspace, and contribute to these ideals

throughout the site

Provide relief shift

operations control room coverage as required to support vacation schedules and other events

REQUIRED FOR

ALL JOBS

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated

Experience

Eight years of

relevant experience within a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical or

Instrumentation).

Trade / Technical

degree or apprenticeship in a related field.

HS

diploma / equivalency required.

Competent

understanding of electricity and electrical theory.

Experience of PLC

and DCS preferred, especially Emerson (Delta V)

Proficient

computer skills, including communications protocols, Microsoft Office standard

version, and suitable device software applications

Demonstrated

initiative and drive with ability to multitask and prioritize.

Strong

troubleshooting Skills

Strong personal

safety philosophy

Must be team

oriented and have a willingness to learn and further develop technical skills

in this position.

WORK

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 8 Years in an

Industrial setting with increasing responsibility in a Plant Maintenance role

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS, ABILITIES

Math - basic algebra, fractions / percentages, unit conversion.

Personal computer proficiency (Internet, Word processing, Excel

spreadsheets), and other software used by the company.

Strong interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and strategy.

Strong interpersonal abilities to support mentoring / coaching activities.

Strong organizational ability.

LICENSES AND

CERTIFICATIONS

Valid State Driver's License Required

TWIC Card

Matheson

is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations

set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran

status. EOE AA M / F / VET / Disability

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