Electronics Technician

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k

Incentive plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP in Reno seeks an Electronics Technician to maintain and optimize advanced electronic systems across our polymers operations. You will work with instrumentation and control platforms to support reliable plant performance.

In this role you will perform 24/7 monitoring of analyzers, document repairs in SAP, participate in FAT/SAT, and collaborate with electrical and instrumentation teams to minimize downtime and improve safety.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification required with industrial experience.
• Level II NETA or higher certification preferred.
• Experience with instrumentation, control valves and PLCs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain process analyzers and detectors on a 24/7 basis.
• Document repairs and parts in SAP.
• Perform PMs on DCS/PLC systems and calibrate instruments.
• Install/modify control system hardware and wiring.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and faults.
• Support instrument and electrical technicians and contractors.
• Participate in FAT/SAT testing as required.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Control valves & coriolis meters

PLC programming

Gas chromatography knowledge

Electrical fault diagnosis

Motor starter troubleshooting

VFD troubleshooting

SAP usage

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

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You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel.” Our commitment to foster a culture of belonging ensures that regardless of your background or experience, your voice is valued and heard, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!

Performance Pipe, a division of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, is the largest producer of polyethylene piping products in North America. To learn more about Performance Pipe please visit our website at www.performancepipe.com . The Performance Pipe location identified below has the following job opportunity:

Introduction

Join CPChem - Performance Pipein Reno as an Electronics Technician within our Polymers & Specialties division. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to develop and maintain advanced electronic systems that ensure the reliability and safety of our industrial operations. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a key part in optimizing system performance, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Our inclusive and safety-focused workplace values technical expertise, proactive collaboration, and a commitment to regulatory compliance.

The Electronics Technician position is integral to upholding the highest standards of operational efficiency, making a meaningful impact on both our commercial success and environmental stewardship. This role is well suited for individuals passionate about instrumentation, control systems, and electrical maintenance in a dynamic industrial setting. You'll contribute to a culture that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork, supporting both personal growth and company excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain process/environmental analyzers on a 24/7 basis
• Maintain the hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide detectors
• Use SAP to document repairs, purchase parts, confirm time and write notifications
• Comply with federal, state and local procedures and regulations. Assist in developing procedures and policies to benefit the safety and productivity of the facility.
• Participating in Process Hazard Reviews and PSSRs
• Provides 24-hour analytical systems support of operating units during upsets as well as outages
• Provides 24-hour on-call analytical systems support
• Participate in FAT (factory acceptance test) and/or the SAT (site acceptance test) when required
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly PMs on the DCS and PLC systems to maintain the integrity of the system.
• Installs hardware associated with upgrades or modifications of process control equipment
• Assists in checking out of instrument control loops in existing plants or plant expansions and works with contractors to ensure proper installation
• Performs maintenance service repair on control systems hardware
• Provides technical assistance to instruments and electrical crafts with problems associated with conventional types of instrumentation
• Performs repairs on electronic card modules, both analog and digital
• Provides 24-hour Control Systems support of Operating Units during upsets as well as outages.
• Provides 24-hour on call Control Systems support

Responsibilities Cont'd

• Repair and calibrate flow, pressure, level, temperature and differential pressure transmitters;
• Repair and tune various types of controllers associated with process instrumentation;
• Install or remove both field and panel mounted equipment;
• Pull, repair and calibrate pneumatic and DVC actuated control valves;
• Install and set pressure, temperature, flow, level switches and monitoring devices and ensure that they operate properly;
• Perform PMs on various process instruments; including dry additive feeders.
• Comply with all health, safety and environmental practices and policies.
• Remove and install electrical related equipment up to 138kV.
• Installs electrical equipment (examples include but are not limited to conduit, wires, support, and related equipment)
• Troubleshooting and repair electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on 480/4160 volt motor starters, motors up to 8000 H.P., UPS systems/ batteries, A.C. and D.C. variable speed drive controllers and electrical motors.
• Complete minor electrical project work.

Required Qualifications

Electrical

• 3 years of medium-to-high voltage experience in an industrial or heavy commercial setting with one of the following:
• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology
• Level II NETA or higher or equivalent certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Instrumentation - Knowledge of how to use diagnostic and calibration equipment (e.g. TREX, meters, pumps)
• Knowledge of how to troubleshoot and install control valves and coriolis meters.
• Controls - knowledge of how to program and troubleshoot PLCs (e.g. Triconex, Allen Bradley, Modicon) and DCS (Honeywell, DeltaV, Yokogawa)
• Analyzer - knowledge of the Siemens Gas Chromatographs, Yokogawa Gas, Sample Systems, Oxygen and Hydrocarbon detection systems
• Electrical - Able to diagnose and locate circuit, component, and equipment faults
• Experience with motor starter/switch gear troubleshooting for AC and DC systems
• Knowledge of programming and troubleshooting VFDs.

Performance Pipe offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401k, incentive plan, paid vacation and holidays. We support a safe and drug-free workplace through pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background checks. To apply for this position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com .

Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422 , option 4.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or marital status.

To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Eligibility for Relocation: No

Closing Date: 09/29/2026

Nearest Major Market: Reno
Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe
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Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the application process, you can request assistance or accommodation using the Workplace Accommodation Request form above.