I & E Technician

This position is responsible for the predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance for supporting continuous chemical plant operations.  Specifically tasked to safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair of electrical distribution systems, control valves, instrumentation, and plant process automation.  May be responsible for supervising and training other craftsmen and working on various jobs without direct supervision.  Embraces continuous improvement and will practice and promote safe work practices.  Dedicated in advancing their knowledge through collaboration with teammates, self-study, or through formal and on-the-job training.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Trade school and/or military M.O.S./ rating job equivalency preferred
• State Journeyman Electrical License a plus
• Instrumentation/Controls/Industrial Automation Programming technical certification from an accredited program a plus

• 3+ years of experience with Instrumentation/Controls/Electrical
• Experience from trade school or apprenticeship program will be considered
• Be able to maintain a professional demeanor and maintain a world-class standard of ethics
• Be able to work in a fast-paced challenging work environment, while being able to multi-task several projects at once
• Able to be “on call” during off work hours to help maintain a chemical plant that operates 24/7/365
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve problems in a methodical and professional manner
• Working knowledge of P&IDs, loop drawings, control valve operations, controllers, digital signals, transmitter minimum voltages, calibration techniques, and actuators
• Familiar with NFPA 70E safety standards when working with low to medium voltage electrical generation and distribution equipment
• Direct experience reading schematics for instrumentation and controls preferred
• 3+ direct experience with DCS/SCADA/PLC/Pneumatic controlled loops with the ability to troubleshoot an array of problems a plus
• Familiarity with electrical one-lines, electrical schematics, and electrical prints preferred
• Working knowledge of analyzers; Gas Chromatographs Combustion Analyzers, Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) a plus
• Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS): Honeywell Experion
• Familiarity with equipment monitoring, vibration monitors, anti-surge controls a plus
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers/HMIs a plus
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, Modbus, RS-485 communications protocols a plus
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Fluent in English, oral and written required.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

• This position will report directly to the I & E Supervisor. This position will carry out all tasks and directives delegated by I & E Shop Supervision or Automation and Controls Management staff.
• Participate in project planning including I & E drawing updates and P&ID development
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain electrical, pneumatic, process controls and new equipment as projects dictate
• Disassemble and reassemble control valves per manufacturer’s specifications
• Regularly communicate with management work progress, concerns and questions
• Adhere to best practice/company electrical safety policies and procedures
• Adhere to company environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
• Perform or participate in other tasks as required to support maintenance responsibilities including, but not limited to, plant cleanliness, warehouse operations, outage planning and execution, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Works with minimal supervision
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.

• Providing electrical and instrumentation support to maintain equipment and facilities in a manner that is safe, efficient and environmentally sound
• Liaison with all work groups to improve performance and reliability of facility
• Communicate with all work groups during scheduled downtime of equipment and during plant outages
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization