OxyChem Instrument Technician

About the role

OxyChem is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Instrument Technician to join our Pasadena PVC facility in Pasadena, TX. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience in industry or two years of maintenance experience in industry and an associate's degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
• Support the Process Safety and Risk Management goals and objectives.
• Participate in site-wide Process Safety and Risk Reduction activities as requested.
• Look for opportunities to be the 'fresh set of eyes' in this area.
• Actively participate in plant wide training to support quality and safety needs including ISO, OSHA VPP, RESPONSIBLE CARE.
• Understand the importance of attention to detail and how it effects the reliability of plants process.
• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all plant instrumentation, control systems, analyzers and electrical equipment.
• Responsible for prompt and accurate diagnosis of problems and take ownership to identify corrective action.
• Consult directly with equipment vendors on problems for resolution as necessary.
• Set up and operate limited types of shop tools and specialized test, measuring equipment and hand tools utilized in any phase of machine installation or maintenance.
• Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors, instruments, etc.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting 120-volt AC controls.
• Research specifications for materials, testing and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of regulatory PSM equipment in accordance with site procedures and expectations.
• Able to work in groups to complete complex tasks whether problem solving, implementation, or process improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required.
• Five (5) years process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience in industry OR two (2) years maintenance experience in industry and associate’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology.
• Proficient in utilizing loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line, and P&I drawings for troubleshooting process issues.
• Knowledgeable in maintaining control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters.
• This position requires proof of the NCCER (Instrumentation) certification prior to employment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and a good working knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed to maintain a 24/7 operating plant.
• Able to read, speak, and write English.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs.
• Walking, bending, stooping is required.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Able to utilize and operate iPad.