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Basic Function:

Provide instrumentation and electrical support to the three Matheson Tri-Gas Steam Methane Reforming Hydrogen plants in Saraland AL, McIntosh AL, and Pensacola, FL with a strong focus on critical safety systems and system reliability. The jobholder will be based at Saraland reporting to the Site Manager but will also have responsibilities for the other two locations working collaboratively with the Instrument Technician at Pensacola. Perform calibrations, troubleshooting and repairs as required in an operational process facility with a focus on personal and site safety.

Job Requirements:
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 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 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 cover the vacation of the Instrument Technician at Pensacola and respond to events at those locations 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.
Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability
EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability



Responsibilities:
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 facility events

Qualifications:
Four 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.