I&C Technician - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial. I&C Technician I&C Technician) at SAS is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating department operations. Duties include formulating policies and procedures, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources. The specific components of the process and/product is further described in the “job functions” and “required skills and abilities” sections below. The Supervisor… Manages operational policies within area(s) managedHelps avoid erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results that can lead to significant expenditure of time, human resources, and moneyActs as advisor to subordinates to meet schedules and resolve technical problemsReceives predetermined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and reviewManages employees on shift on an ongoing basis with accountability for costs, schedules, productivity, and performance standardsWorks on moderate to complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth knowledge of objectivesIdentifies moderate to complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsCommunicates detailed plans for work assignments and is second point of contact for issues that arise on the shiftWorks on issues independentlyDirects subordinates to complete assignment using established guidelines, procedures and policiesPerforms daily work independently from managerFollowing established practices and procedures in analyzing situations and/or dataMonitors daily operations Core Job Functions Upholds company policy and ground rulesFollows company policies and local, state, and federal lawsEnforces safety procedures and protocolMaintains KPIs or and identifies/implements actions for improvementProvides training, mentoring, performance improvement and career development to personnel on shift or in functional areaConfers with other supervisors and managers to coordinate operations and activities within or between departmentsCoordinates activities/communication between Engineers and Technicians in the operational areas; coordinates cross functional communication as neededEnsures that documentation is properly updated and clear (SOPs, Certifications, PTPs, functional area policies etc.)Drives continuous improvement activities on shiftManages, mentors, and trains staff outside of shiftPrepares work schedules and assigns specific dutiesEstablishes and implements team or departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with appropriate partiesWorks with manager to develop team and systemsDetermines staffing requirements in conjunction with Human Resources and participates in recruiting processes such as phone screening and interviewingAdapts to and implements change: Accepts that change is inevitable and embraces change with innovation, courage, and resiliencyConsistently demonstrates work ethics and values. Conducts duties of the position with truth, sincerity and fairness. Strong adherence to ground rulesUnderstands the importance of mentoring and coaching employees. Shows enthusiasm for helping others, improve and develop new skillsEffectively communicates company and departmental direction to subordinatesWorks on projects with intermediate scope, has several undefined components, has some impact outside the immediate area of the project’s focus and has a few interdependenciesAnalyzes situations and make recommendations for solutions Required Skills And Abilities Understands factory automation and systems or functional area systemsEffectively communicates via verbal/written means to immediate team and Client departmentsHas intermediate project management skillsHas intermediate knowledge of relevant software tools and languagesPossesses intermediate data analysis skills; and can analyze & interpret data on a basic levelHas basic knowledge of relevant engineering principlesHas a working knowledge of best practices regarding managing peopleUnderstands the laws and regulations regarding hiring and managing peoplePossesses strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritizationApplicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Education and Experience 2 or 4 year college degree or technical school certification preferredTypically requires 10+ years of experience Required Certifications: Trade education and / or certification (e.g. NCCER) preferred Physical And Mental Requirements Frequently wears Chem suits and other PPE per Client protocolPotential to ascend/descend ladders for an extended period of time to complete dutiesFrequently remains in a stationary position for extended periods of timeFrequently work is done at a computer terminalFrequently moves about the inside and outside of the office, storage buildings, factory, and/or other buildings to access office machinery, factory equipment and/or materials associated with Client operationsConstantly needs to be able to exchange information in an accurate manner as it relates to the essential job functions, skills, and abilitiesFrequently moves supplies and equipment that is less than 25 poundsNeeds to be able to discern audible alarmsNeeds to be able to smell hazards in the factory/worksiteMust be able to detect hazards in the work environmentAbility to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trustAbility to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, including the ability to perform multiple duties from multiple sourcesAbility to work as an integral part of a teamAbility to maintain regular attendance and be punctualAbility to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to complete assigned tasks without direct supervisionAbility to exercise independent judgment and make decisionsAbility to perform under stressAbility to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations Working Conditions Potential to frequently work with and be exposed to materials which contain hazardous chemicalsRegularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include weather, heat, and humidityMay have to work in a clean roomMay have to position oneself in a tight fitting areaMay be exposed to yellow and blinking lightsMay be required to support and/or work shift duties in a 24x7 manufacturing environment Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities. Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish. No Third-Party Inquiries Please This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.