Full-Time

Instrument Technician

Posted on 12/13/2025

Air Liquide

Air Liquide

10,001+ employees

Produces and supplies industrial gases globally

No salary listed

Gonzales, LA, USA

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Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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 Preventive Maintenance programs
  • 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 Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams 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

Air Liquide is a global provider of industrial gases and related services. It produces and supplies gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and specialty gas mixtures to a wide range of industries, including healthcare, electronics, manufacturing, and energy. Its products are used in processes like welding, metal fabrication, chemical production, medical therapies, and semiconductor manufacturing; it also supports advanced applications like rocket propellants and diving equipment through its subsidiaries. The company operates a vast network of production plants, distribution logistics, and gas handling equipment, and it often enters markets via acquisitions (e.g., Airgas) to expand its geographic reach and customer base. Air Liquide's goal is to be the leading supplier of gases and related services worldwide, enabling customers to improve efficiency, safety, and performance in their operations.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Taiwan plant completed supports TSMC's AI chip demand with $1B investment.
  • $350M deal supplies oxygen to Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana facility starting 2025.
  • €500M green bond funds hydrogen projects, issued at 0.461% yield.

What critics are saying

  • TSMC's Arizona in-house gas production erodes Air Liquide's Taiwan revenue in 6-12 months.
  • EU CBAM tariffs from January 2026 slash 30% of non-green gas export margins.
  • Hyundai Steel's 2025 DRI shift bypasses Air Liquide's $350M oxygen contract.

What makes Air Liquide unique

  • Air Liquide pioneered air liquefaction in 1902, enabling oxygen and nitrogen separation.
  • Co-developed modern diving regulator in 1946 via La Spirotechnique subsidiary.
  • Acquired Airgas in 2016, dominating U.S. safety equipment with 22.2% share.

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Life Insurance

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Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Student Loan Assistance

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Pet Insurance

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Training Programs

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Air Liquide has launched its first green bond issue, raising €500 million to finance and refinance sustainable projects including hydrogen development. The 10-year bond was issued at a yield of 0.461% under the group's Euro Medium Term Note programme. Proceeds will refinance Air Liquide's September 2021 bond maturities and support the company's long-term growth. The issuance follows ambitious sustainable projects announced in March, particularly focused on reducing CO2 emissions. Fabienne Lecorvaisier, Executive Vice-President of Finance and Operations, said the transaction demonstrates investor confidence in Air Liquide's sustainability commitments. The company plans to become a regular issuer of sustainable bonds, integrating ESG considerations with economic and financial performance in its growth strategy.

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Mar 25th, 2026
Air Liquide opens first Taiwan chip materials plant in $1B+ AI investment

Air Liquide, Europe's largest industrial gas maker, has opened its first chip materials plant in Taiwan on Wednesday. The facility is part of the company's investment exceeding $1 billion in Taiwan to support growing demand for AI chip production. The plant will supply materials to Taiwan's semiconductor industry, which is experiencing increased demand driven by artificial intelligence applications.

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Feb 25th, 2026
Air Liquide raises $793M in inaugural Swiss franc bond issuance

Air Liquide has completed a multi-tranche bond issuance totalling 640 million Swiss francs (approximately €702 million). The transaction, carried out under the Group's Euro Medium Term Note programme, comprises three tranches with maturities of 5, 8 and 12 years at a weighted average interest rate below 1% annually. The proceeds will finance the Group's general needs. Chief Financial Officer Jérôme Pelletan described the inaugural Swiss franc bond issue as an important milestone in Air Liquide's financial diversification strategy, demonstrating investor confidence in the company's business model and financial strength whilst supporting long-term growth.

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