I&E Technician

About the role

The Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Maintenance Technician disassembles, reassembles, calibrates, repairs, and troubleshoots process control instrumentation, valves and analyzers; maintains and repairs electrical equipment and electrical distribution systems using schematics and electrical drawings to support safe, environmentally sound, reliable, and optimum plant operations. As a member of the Maintenance and Reliability team, this position reports to Maintenance Team Leader, Instrument & Electrical. Our Training Program is a registered apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment
• Monitor and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
• Calibrate process control instrumentation and analyzers
• Remove, troubleshoot, repair and install automated process control valves
• Maintains process equipment in accordance with established procedures and processes
• Coordinates maintenance activities with operations personnel. Works with operators to troubleshoot and repair equipment and instrumentation
• Supports emergency plant needs on day shift and provides 24-hour support (on call) assistance during off hours
• Provides I&E support to unit engineering functions
• Assists in equipment troubleshooting activities and in root cause failure analysis
• Complete work documentation such as paperwork/computer system entries associated with the job
• Identify specific cost reduction opportunities
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of industrial/manufacturing repair experience in I&E field, or 4 years military I&E experience, or Associates Degree from an accredited college in a related field
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer
• A passing score on pre-employment tests, including mechanical aptitude, reading & mathematics
• The ability to read & follow detailed operating, maintenance and safety procedures
• The willingness & ability to be on call including nights, weekends & holidays
• The willingness & ability to relocate to or commute on a daily basis to the INEOS Cooper River Plant without company assistance
• The willingness & ability to work in all weather conditions
• Work with diverse groups to achieve results and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English

Preferred Skills

• Associate degree from a vocational technical college in a related field
• Experience working in an industrial or military environment
• Experience working with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Experience responding to industrial emergencies
• Experience troubleshooting equipment

Certifications/Licenses

• International Society of Automation Level 1 Certified Controls System Technician (ISA Level 1 CCST) – preferred

Physical Demands

• The ability to routinely work in confined spaces for extended periods of time
• The ability to routinely climb stairs & ladders that can exceed 200 feet in total span with break decks
• The ability to lift & carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds in weight
• The ability to put on respirators and other important safety equipment
• Constant (67-100% of time) exerting over 50 pounds of force (lifting, pulling, pushing, torqueing), standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, carrying, repetitive motions
• Working outside 67-100% of time in temperature extremes and noisy environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with company contribution and matching (up to 9%)
• Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits