I/E Technician

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain, repair and/or replace the equipment required to operate a chemical manufacturing plant safely and efficiently 24 hours a day / 7 days a week meeting all safety, environmental and regulatory standards.

Instrumentation

• Understand and provide process instrumentation preventive maintenance procedures
• Fabrication and installation of instrument tubing
• Troubleshooting and calibration of Ph and conductivity transmitters
• Troubleshoot and repair process valves and actuators
• Read blueprints and use loop sheets to repair instrument loops
• Utilize DCS (Honeywell) control systems

Electrical

• Troubleshoot and the repair of electrical control circuits
• Maintain, repair or replace electric motors and motor starters
• Read and work from blueprints, schematics, P&ID's, etc...
• Determine motor condition by the use of a megger
• Install conduit and pull wire for electrical circuits safely
• Use electrical hand tools, power tools and testers to install or repair electrical equipment
• Work with production to troubleshoot problems and find solutions

General

• Communicate with plant personnel; report issues promptly and accurately
• Comply with all regulatory safety and all regulatory environmental requirements
• Insure compliance with all company policies, practices and lawful directives

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years’ work experience as I&E, maintenance electrician or instrument technician
• Relevant experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment required
• Honeywell, AB and E&H instrument experience a plus
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficient at initial set up, troubleshooting and repairing - Flow indicating equipment; Pressure transmitters; Ph and Conductivity transmitters
• Proficient reading, understanding and working with instrument Loop Drawings and establishing the specifications for instruments and electrical equipment
• Must be prompt, dependable and have a good attendance record
• May be required to work nights and/or weekends as job duties demand
• Participate in the Safety blood draw program if applicable
• Pass post-offer drug test, background check and other appropriate tests as required

Education Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Vocational or technical degree preferred
• AIDT Training strongly preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life; AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP)