I&E Technician

OXEA Corporation is a world leader in Oxo chemicals, producing over 70 oxo intermediates and derivatives for global industries. Our chemicals are essential ingredients in everyday products, supported by a team of more than 1,200 employees across plants in Germany, the USA, and China.

About the role

Under the direction of the I&E Lead or designee, the I&E Technician will install, calibrate, and repair equipment within the Operating Unit to safely meet requirements outlined in Standard Maintenance Procedures using established Work Processes.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, troubleshoot, install, and maintain plant-wide Instrument and Control components used for process measurement and control in Manufacturing Units.
• Maintain complex control systems, including various shutdown systems, interpret test results, and apply corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and company standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot transmitters, control valves, analyzers, pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments, switches, sensors, and related field devices.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of distributed control systems, safety instrumented systems, shutdown systems, and related process control equipment.
• Interpret drawings, loop sheets, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, vendor manuals, and standard maintenance procedures to complete work accurately and safely.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce repeat failures.
• Execute work orders using the site’s maintenance work process and document work performed in SAP or other applicable systems.
• Support Operations during equipment troubleshooting, unit startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency response situations.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company safety procedures, safe work permits, LOTO, confined space, hot work, line break, electrical safety, and other applicable site requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors as needed to complete instrumentation work safely and efficiently.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, calibration equipment, and work areas in a safe, organized, and professional manner.
• Cross-train and support related I&E, electrical, and analyzer equipment as required.
• Participate in safety meetings, job hazard analyses, incident investigations, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Technology or 5+ years of relevant experience (e.g., Journeyman I&E Mechanic).
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of control systems and various Safety Shutdown Systems.
• 5+ years of experience as a Journeyman I&E Mechanic.
• Knowledge of SAP, process, laboratory, and mechanical operations.
• Previous experience in a leadership position.
• Experience with safe work permits and regulatory requirements.
• Previous emergency response experience.

Skills

• Willingness to cross-train on Electrical and Analyzer equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (fluent in English).
• Ability to read Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP) and other manuals.
• High attention to detail and desire to achieve results.
• Ability to work as part of a team and in an empowered workgroup with minimal supervision.

Schedule

• 10-hour days, 4 days per week with alternating scheduled weekend duty.
• May require overtime and callouts as needed.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Health Equity Health Fund for health and dependent care.
• Disability benefits.
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off for work/life balance.
• Competitive salary, bonus, 401(k) plan with match, and profit-sharing match.