Electrical Hydraulic Technician

Westlake Chemical; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Hydraulic Technician to troubleshoot, repair, build, and install a range of electrical, hydraulic, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. The role requires reading manuals, schematics, and blueprints, plus PLC assembly and programming.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, five years of industrial maintenance experience, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Forklift certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Five years' experience as a technician in an industrial maintenance department.
• Ability to read and comprehend English work instructions and blueprints.
• Must be able to achieve and retain a forklift license.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, builds and installs electrical/electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems.
• Works from manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Assembles, programs, and installs PLC systems.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned by Maintenance Superintendent, Assistant Supervisor, or Group Leader.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics/blueprints

PLC systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical training (military/vocational/college)

Tools

PLC programming

Switchgear operation

Job description

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.

Summary: Troubleshoots, repairs, builds, and installs electrical, hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Electrical Hydraulic Technician is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties on a daily basis which include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Trouble shoots, repairs, builds and installs electrical/electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems


• Works from manuals, schematics, and blue prints


• Assembles, programs, and installs PLC systems


• Performs other work related duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Superintendent, Assistant Supervisor, or Group Leader.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

Trained in use and operation of switchgear, troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. Technical training from the military, vocational/technical school or college. Five years' experience as a technician in an industrial maintenance department.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions and blueprints. Must be able to communicate well verbally with others.

Mathematical Skills

Basic mathematical skills associated with the position.

Reasoning Ability

Strong reasoning ability to troubleshoot machines. Must work well with little supervision.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be able to achieve and retain a forklift license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to do some climbing on machines, be able to lift 70 pounds, and stand/walk for extended amounts of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil/grease and traveling powered industrial vehicles.

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