Electrical Maintenance Technician Job

Arkema Inc; Louisiana; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing critical maintenance tasks on electrical systems and instrumentation, ensuring safety and compliance within a plant-wide environment. The technician will engage in troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance while collaborating with various disciplines to achieve operational excellence. With a focus on safety and technical proficiency, this position offers a chance to develop skills in a supportive atmosphere. If you're passionate about electrical systems and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Education Assistance for Instrumentation Certification

Health and Safety Training

On-call Rotations

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience or 2 years of college/trade school plus high school diploma.
• Technical certification in electrical, instrumentation, control, or HVAC systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing electrical and electronic instrumentation duties, including preventive maintenance.
• Supporting Automation Engineers with instrumentation issues and compliance with HSE training.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Instrumentation Calibration

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Technical Certification in Electrical/Instrumentation

High School Diploma

2 Years of College/Trade School

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS Software

IP21 Software

Diagnostic Meters

Calibration Devices

Job description

ob title:

Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Technician

Offering Education assistance for Instrumentation Certification

Situation in organization

Reports to Operations & Maintenance Manager

This position reports to the Operations & Maintenance Manager in the St Charles Maintenance Department.

Job dimensions

1. Participates as a member of the Maintenance Team as an Instrument & Electrical specialist, including:

• Participating in daily maintenance meetings and safety discussions.
• Completing work order tasks outlined in the I&E schedule.
• Performing electrical and electronic instrumentation duties, including preventive maintenance of motors, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, and electrical panels.
• Using hand and power tools, diagnostic meters, and electronic calibration devices; operating forklifts and aerial equipment.
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair of production machinery.
• Reading and interpreting manuals, work orders, schematics, and diagrams; knowledge of NEC codes.
• Sourcing and purchasing instrumentation and electrical parts.
• Supporting Automation Engineers with instrumentation issues.
• Updating and modifying procedures as needed.
• Supporting assigned instrument and electrical tasks.
• Maintaining a safe, clean work environment following HSE procedures.
• Maintaining technical knowledge through workshops and publications.

External I&E contract services, including assisting external contractors and supporting on-site services.

Calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various instrument and electrical systems, including pressure, flow, level, temperature, pH, environmental monitoring, packaging equipment, wireless telemetry, and electrical distribution systems.

Supporting safety activities such as JSA, THA, safety observations, incident investigations, and audits.

Providing emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance, including on-call rotations.

Activities

The technician will collaborate with safety, environmental, production, engineering, and other disciplines to achieve job objectives.

Context and environment

Plant-wide environment.

Accountabilities

The technician is responsible for compliance with HSE training, punctuality, safety, and meeting job expectations.

Qualifications/experience required

• Technical certification in electrical, instrumentation, control, or HVAC systems preferred.
• NFPA 70(E) certification and OSHA CPR training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or 2 years of college/trade school plus high school diploma.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with plant-specific software (CMMS, IP21) preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Good communication skills and a valid driver's license; ability to obtain TWIC card.

HSEQ Responsibilities

• Compliance with HSEQ policies and regulations.
• Reporting hazards, near misses, incidents, and accidents.
• Identifying improvements and potential gains.