I&E Technician

Braskem; Neal (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in West Virginia is seeking an Instrumentation / Electrical Technician responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting site instrumentation and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of industrial experience and technical school education in relevant fields. The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and flexible work schedules. Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of education from a technical school in electrical, electronics, and instrumentation.
• 5-7 years of industrial experience.
• Must pass an aptitude and hands-on test.
• 5–7 years of industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Controls Engineers.
• Complete repairs efficiently to maintain safe operating capability.
• Interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings; troubleshoot control systems (DCS/PLC).

Skills

Knowledge of calibration and diagnostic systems

Electrical systems maintenance

Troubleshooting electronic systems

Ability to read P&IDs

Familiarity with safety practices in chemical industry

Basic math skills

Computer literacy (Windows OS)

Education

Technical school education in electrical, electronics, and instrumentation

Tools

SAP

PLCs

DCS

VFDs

Job description

Description

The Instrumentation / Electrical Technician position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting site instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure safe operation and maximum production availability. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and receives work assignments, priorities, etc., from the Maintenance Supervisor or designee. The incumbent works closely with the Maintenance and Controls Engineers.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Complete required repairs and tasks to instrument, control, and electrical systems in an efficient, timely manner to restore or maintain safe operating capability.
• Install and check out new instruments, controls, and electrical systems and equipment according to vendor specifications, in strict accordance with site and corporate standards and policies, thereby improving plant safety or reliability.
• Recommend changes to existing instruments, controls, and electrical systems or equipment to improve reliability or accuracy, or further optimize the process.
• Use various test instruments, such as calibration, diagnostic, and monitoring systems, proficiently.
• Possess detailed knowledge of operation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of chemical process industry instrumentation and controls (for level, flow, pressure, temperature, analysis, pneumatic actuated valves, control valves).
• Have detailed knowledge of installation and maintenance of electrical supply and distribution systems (motors, drives, MCC, transformers, disconnects, wiring, lighting, etc.).
• Have detailed knowledge of electronic process control systems, including distributed control (DCS) and programmable logic control (PLC) systems, and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain these systems.
• Perform basic mathematics, including fractions, decimals, and simple algebra.
• Read and interpret piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs).
• Knowledge of piping, bolting, gasketing, and basic rigging practices, and knowledge of the NEC code with a full understanding of working in electrically classified areas.
• Working knowledge of computers and MS Windows operating system, email, and internet usage.
• Familiarity with safety practices and techniques relating to the chemical industry (e.g., LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Arc Flash awareness).
• Ability to write and revise written job instructions.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when appropriate.
• Work indoors and outdoors, using stairs and ladders to perform tasks.
• Ability to work in confined spaces (inside storage tanks and other vessels).
• Ability to frequently lift 21-50 lbs and, on occasion, lift 50+ lbs.
• Operate a forklift truck and pass a company-administered proficiency test; operation of aerial lift equipment is required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of education from a technical school in electrical, electronics, and instrumentation.
• Must pass an aptitude and hands-on test.
• Must actively participate in the Structured Management Process.
• Must be self-motivated, capable of using vendor instructional documentation and electrical schematics to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• 5-7 years of industrial experience.

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• Detailed knowledge of HART-based communicators.
• Experience as an I/E technician in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, I/E drawings, and detailed I/E equipment.
• Experience with SIL instrumentation and systems.
• SAP experience.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, DCS, and VFDs.
• Medium voltage switchgear electrical experience.
• Wiring and conduit installation.
• Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

What we offer

At Braskem, we offer a competitive total rewards package with a range of benefits for every stage of life. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• A wide range of voluntary benefits
• Flexible work schedules (e.g., 9/80 schedules) for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.