Instrument Technician

February 3, 2026
Application ends: July 30, 2026
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Job Description

Unconventional Opening
Position: Instrument Technician
Company: Air Liquide

Experience
Work Portfolio is required

Job Detail
  • About the job

    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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