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Maintenance Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer

W. R. Grace · Baton Rouge, LA · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

Job Description

The Maintenance Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer supports both the Maintenance team and a cross-functional Plant team including engineers, chemists, researchers, and technologists. The Engineer maintains the site's Electrical and Instrument infrastructure and equipment. Instrumentation work includes flow, level, temperature, weigh systems and control valves. They also support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) work and Distributed Control System (DCS) programming.

Responsibilities

  • Plant I&E support - troubleshoot Instrumentation, Electrical & DCS issues.
  • Aid and support plant & lab instrumentation and control systems such as Foxboro and Emerson Delta V.
  • Maintain Plant Quality critical instruments & weigh scales.
  • Analyze existing instrumentation and determine if the selected equipment is the best available for the intended application. Ensure proper PMs in place.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of Safety Instrumented Systems.
  • Maintain assigned tasks within the plant Management of Change (MOC) system for Electrical, Instrument and DCS changes.
  • Actively participate in site Environment, Health and Safety initiatives.

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials.
  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience in electrical and/or instrumentation design or maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the design, selection, and application of process control equipment such as level, pressure, flow, low voltage power equipment (breakers, relays, starters, transformers, etc)
  • Demonstrated experience with technical problem-solving skills, failure analysis, and maintenance.
  • Experience with SAP Maintenance
  • Experience with DCS programming
  • PSM (Process Safety Management) and SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) experience
  • Experience with safe work practices, industry standards and regulations

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retail Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
  • U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Company Information

W. R. Grace & Co., a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EOE Statement

W. R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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