Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Lanxess Corporation; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems, ensuring safety practices are followed, and collaborating closely with operations personnel. The company values diversity and offers a supportive work environment with flexible arrangements, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. If you're a motivated individual looking to contribute to a high-performance culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Global Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years electrical/instrumentation trade school degree or 5 years experience.
• Ability to work safely and follow all practices and policies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, repair and maintain electrical and instrumentation parts.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Instrumentation Troubleshooting

P&ID Interpretation

Preventive Maintenance

Safety Practices

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation Trade School Degree

5 Years Experience in Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

DCS Systems

Electrical Control Systems

Safety Equipment

Job description

Employee Type:Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products.LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

Job Highlights

• Inspect, test, repair and maintain the electrical and instrumentation parts of process flows, machinery, and mechanical equipment such as pumps, engines, motors, pneumatic systems and valves, hydraulic systems and valves, conveyor systems, flow meters and gauges.
• Installation and troubleshooting of electrical (starters and controls) and all types of instrumentation loops (electronic and pneumatic)
• Ability to read an interpret P&ID wiring and circuit diagrams, blueprints, engineering drawings, and process and instrument diagrams.
• Performpredictive and preventive electrical maintenance functions and instrumentation loops
• Troubleshooting and E&I maintenance on up to 2300 V voltage equipment and high voltage 13.8 kv
• Inspect, repair and replaceA/C electric motors and A/C, D/C drive systems. Resetting voltages.
• Ensurethat DCS systems are aligned and calibrated so panel operators can rely on process adjustments including manual and automatic.
• Setting and calibrating safety limit controls, relief devices, sensors, alarms, check valves, and electrical equipment for temperature, pressure, flow rate, levels, voltage, and current according to service manuals, schematic diagrams or process and instrumentation diagrams. Starting machines and equipment to test operation following repair.

Requirements

• 2+ year electrical/instrumentation trade school degree or min. 5 years' experience in an electrical/instrumentation apprenticeship program.Related work in an electrical/instrumentation maintenance organization may be considered in lieu of degree and apprenticeship.
• Good communication skills and possess the ability to work closely with operations personnel on a daily basis
• Ability to work 8 hour days and planned and unplanned overtime. Able to cover nights and weekends as needed.
• Safety leader and follow all safe work practices and policies.Must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Wear required PPE. Understanding of LO/TO, confined space entry and line-breaking procedures.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn. Have the ability to deal with frequent changes, delays and unexpected events.
• Unique ability to work in and contribute to a high performance, team based work culture.
• Complete structured TPC training module and show a good working knowledge in areas related to this position
• Preferred candidates will be trained inNFPA 70E requirements, motivated, positive, energetic and flexible in working days or nights and will have a full working knowledge of process equipment, control systems, valves, drive components, electrical distribution systems, pumps, piping systems and troubleshooting techniques which may be gained through a combination of experience and on the job training.

What we offer you

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!