I&E Technician

Evonik España Y Portugal SA.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,747 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Evonik España Y Portugal SA is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Tech for on-site maintenance and project support in the Houston area. The role focuses on troubleshooting, instrumentation installation, and documentation control within a petrochemical environment.

The candidate should bring strong ownership, ability to read RCA findings, and experience with LOTO and safety procedures. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of verifiable experience in the instrument craft within the petrochemical industry preferred.
• Ability to lift approx. 50lbs., climb stairs & ladders, and work at elevation.
• Use of hand wrenches & breathing apparatus (self-contained).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting instrumentation/control/electrical problems and advise engineers in troubleshooting process problems.
• Providing technical assistance to unit operations, project engineers, and contract engineers on an as needed basis (project and non-project work).
• Designing, developing, and repairing all aspects of instrument/electrical control systems and instrument/electrical equipment.
• Preparing field change packages for new instrument installations and upgrades.
• Ensuring that all instrumentation, control systems, electrical and information systems documentation is up-to-date.

Skills

Instrumentation & electrical

Ownership

RCA analysis

LOTO knowledge

Troubleshooting

Tools

Hand tools

Breathing apparatus

Ladders

Job description

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Productivity level must consistently equal the company's productivity as defined by work instructions.
• Maintain excellent TPM housekeeping in accordance with company standards both within the maintenance shop and in the plant.
• Troubleshooting instrumentation/control/electrical problems and advise engineers in troubleshooting process problems.
• Providing technical assistance to unit operations, project engineers, and contract engineers on an as needed basis (project and non-project work).
• Recommend newer technologies for the replacement of obsolete equipment.
• Prepare field change packages for new instrument installations and upgrades.
• Ensuring that all instrumentation, control systems, electrical and information systems documentation is up-to-date (including Mechanical Integrity documentation)
• Designing, developing, and repairing all aspects of instrument / electrical control systems and instrument / electrical equipment. Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
• Writing, modifying, and reviewing procedures for plant improvements and safety

Qualifications

• 5 years of verifiable experience in the Instrument craft within the petrochemical industry preferred.
• Ability to lift approx. 50lbs., climb stairs & ladders, and work at elevation (scaffolds, hydraulic lifts, ladders)
• Use of hand wrenches & breathing apparatus (self-contained)

Desired Skills

• Perform instrumentation and electrical assignments with minimal supervision.
• I&E Tech is expected to have a strong sense of ownership for their work and workplace.
• I&E Tech communicates with plant personnel with very limited directional guidance from my supervisors. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Knowledge proficiency in LOTO.
• Ability to read and participate in (RCA) Root Cause Analysis.

COMPENSATION DETAILS

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay: $47.00 - $51.00 per hour to start. Potential for increase after probation and training completion.

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) savings plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.