I&E Technician

Evonik; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to join their team. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining various electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electrical maintenance, with hands-on experience in DCS and PLC logic systems. You'll be part of a high-performance work team, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment. If you're passionate about electrical systems and eager to grow your skills in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in instrument/electrical maintenance.
• Completion of accredited training in Process Instrumentation and Control.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform calibrations and develop preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

DCS and PLC logic systems

Team collaboration

SAP proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Formal training in Process Instrumentation and Control

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation, and analytical equipment, following electrical code, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, Pit’s, blueprints and other specifications.
• Inspect instrumentation periodically and perform calibrations to ensure accuracy.
• Locate defective components using test equipment such as pressure gauges, manometers, potentiometers, signal generators, pulse counters, oscilloscopes, HART communicators, ammeters, voltmeters etc.
• Install power supply and signal wiring/cables, cable tray and conduit for newly installed machines, electrical equipment, instrumentation, distributive control systems, signal interface cabinets and telephone systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools and electrical/electronic test equipment. Replace faulty electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines, electrical equipment, and instrumentation.
• Develop and maintain inventory of all repair and replacement spare parts and material for routine installation, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Acquisition and retention of electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting, repair and installation skills and knowledge.
• Participate in on/off site vendor or technical training.
• Acquire basic knowledge of processes involved in the production units.
• Function effectively in a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT) environment, proficient in SAP up to partial planner role. Ability to interact in a productive manner in a team environment. Install, troubleshoot, and maintain DCS and PLC logic systems.
• Develop and modify PLC code utilizing PC based configuration software.
• Analyze plant operations through the DCS system and make configuration and program changes to modify operations and interface new plant equipment, within MOC guidelines.

Other Principal Responsibilities

• Safe work practices and requirements including RC14000, consistent with job tasks.
• Perform routine/non-routine housekeeping jobs to keep work area clean and safe.
• Research parts requirements for equipment.
• Set-up preventative maintenance programs.
• May run emergency generators; maintain records on all generators on plant site.
• Perform inspections on elevators on plant site.
• Assist other maintenance employees in performing mechanical work.
• Perform other duties as required.

NATURE & SCOPE

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of two to five years instrument/electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or training environment.
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited formal training program in the field of Process Instrumentation and Control and Electronics.
• Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality Systems training (ISO9000/14001), GMP and Responsible Care Training.