I&E Maintenance Specialist

About the role

The PNO I&E Maintenance Specialist serves a critical role in sustaining and implementing improved maintenance knowledge across Reliability, Operations, and technical organizations. This position acts as a key link between maintenance, reliability, and operations groups to ensure alignment of team objectives while promoting a zero‑incident safety and environmental culture.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and target a zero safety and environmental incident rate for the unit.
• Instill a high‑degree safety and environmental work ethic by example.
• Serve as the primary interface between unit maintenance and engineering functions.
• Act as I&E Maintenance representative for PHA on a limited basis.
• Represent I&E Maintenance on capital and expense projects, ensuring designs are safe, efficient, and workable.
• Participate in the MOC review team, reviewing and approving PSSR before unit restart.
• Maintain continuity of technical knowledge across maintenance and operations.
• Review and approve control changes in close collaboration with Maintenance and Operations.
• Advocate for technical improvements across Operations, Maintenance, and technical disciplines.
• Develop and deliver technical training for Instrument and Electrical Technicians.
• Utilize technical reports and incident investigations to create communications and training materials.
• Incorporate technical information into procedures and ensure procedural accuracy and detail.
• Review all new or modified procedures for accuracy and applicability.
• Continuously improve maintenance procedures as new information becomes available.
• Help develop the annual I/E technician training schedule and validate training progress.
• Audit and test trainees to certify only qualified individuals.
• Work collaboratively with team members from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assist other employees in achieving Indorama company goals.
• Follow instructions and perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives and complete required company training programs.
• Maintain regular workplace presence and be available for overtime or extra hours as needed to meet production objectives.

Additional Periodic Roles

• Turnaround development and execution, including scope development, clearing and blinding strategy development for I/E work, and work‑plan review/validation.
• Limited‑basis backfill for I&E Team Leader.
• Support site‑wide initiatives related to maintenance, reliability, etc.
• Participate in safety or environmental audit teams.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Ensure activities comply with the integrated management system (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality, and responsible care requirements).

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Instrumentation, industrial electricity, or a nationally recognized training program (e.g., electrical JAT) and a minimum of 5 years relevant I&E Maintenance experience in a petrochemical or refining facility, or a minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• Proficiency with SAP, Internet, email, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to understand complex unit processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree or certification (preferred).
• State of Texas Electrical Journeyman license (a plus).

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of instrumentation and electrical systems in petrochemical or refining environments.
• Effective communication and training development abilities.
• Capability to review and improve procedures and control changes.
• Collaborative mindset for cross‑functional teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• WellHub / TotalPass health benefits.
• Additional exclusive employee benefits.