Maintenance Technician- Electrical (PE&O)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains switchgear and electrical power distribution equipment up to 13.8kV.
• Performs switching and coordinates with Electric Utility and contractors for maintenance on electrical systems up to 230kV.
• Repairs and inspects high/low voltage electrical wiring and systems.
• Performs periodic substation equipment inspections and meter readings.
• Connects, disconnects and troubleshoots electric motors and motor starters.
• Installs, programs and troubleshoots Variable Frequency Drives.
• Maintains and troubleshoots UPS and Battery systems.
• Removes, installs and replaces electrical lighting and fixtures.
• Makes measurements, cuts, bends, threads, etc., pipe, conduit, and tubing.
• Familiar with and follows electrical safe work practices in accordance with NFPA 70E.

Educational, Experience and Qualifications

• A successful candidate must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.
• A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
• A high school graduate plus one to two years of additional education in electrical and/or instrumentation schools.
• Two to five years field experience in Instrument/Electrical Field.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, using hands to touch, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking or hearing.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.
• Regular lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Response to audible emergency alarms inside the plant.
• Ability to evacuate when required.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate inside, but can be high outside.
• Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
• May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.
• Inside exposure includes but not limited to A/C 70% of the time.
• Outside exposure includes but not limited to outside elements 30% of the time.
• May be exposed to finished carpet, tile/linoleum and/or outside concrete or gravel.
• Job may require working in both closed and open quarters.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, and gasses are at a minimum on the inside, and can be moderate outside.

About the Role

Performs electrical and instrumentation related work assignments for the Instrument & Controls Department based on job requests from the Production Department. The I/E Technician position contains five levels of progression. Primary responsibilities listed below are for a level 5 (highest level of progression) I/E Technician.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.