I & E Lead

About the Role

Leads, oversees, assigns, organizes, inspects, and participates in the work of personnel involved in the installation, modification, operation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment. Tests, troubleshoots, locates, calibrates, operates, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on instrumentation, electrical, and electronic systems, components, and devices at the Crosby Oxides facility. Ensures plant systems are installed, tested, and transferred to plant operations according to plant standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, training, and direction to assigned staff in performing skilled tasks related to installation, operation, repair, calibration, troubleshooting, optimization, and maintenance of plant systems.
• Train and verify the work of assigned staff for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards, codes, regulations, and specifications.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures pursuant to Federal, State, Local, and District requirements.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, including one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, cabinet layouts, instrumentation location diagrams, loop sheets, PIDs, and technical specifications.
• Install and commission electrical systems, including equipment, motors, instrumentation, PLC, and DCS equipment.
• Review or prepare drawings and specifications for contract work and inspect work performed to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Develop, review, and update written maintenance instructions and schedules.
• Participate in long-term planning to assess future needs.
• Install and perform instrument calibrations (Temperatures, Analyzers, Flow transmitters, Differential Pressure, Direct Pressure, Level).
• Install, calibrate, test, and commission XV valves, control valves, controllers, PLC, and DCS components.
• Test electrical systems and components for functionality, safety, and compliance with regulations.
• Conduct loop checks between field devices and control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Replace or repair faulty electrical components such as lights, switches, outlets, and circuit breakers.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical work performed, including installation details, as-built drawings, inspection reports, and calibration records.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of electrical and instrumentation tools and equipment, such as multimeters, wire strippers, conduit benders, and field communicators (TREX, Hart 475).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in industrial electrical or instrumentation preferred.
• Five (5) years of journey-level experience in a Chemical plant environment.
• Ability to direct assigned crews.
• Experience in an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, industrial instrumentation, and process controls.
• Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining DCS, PLCs, and motor control systems is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.