I&E Technician: Control Systems Expert

Oxychem; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced Instrument & Electrical Technician for its chemical manufacturing facility. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and service plant instrumentation, control systems, and analyzers while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.

The role requires hands-on problem solving and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams. This position involves reading loop drawings, schematics, ladder logic, and P&ID diagrams, working with 24V DC/120V

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years technical experience.
• Ability and willingness to serve as member of Emergency Response Team.
• Proficient in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line, and P&ID drawings.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Physical requirements – lift 40 lbs, climb ladders/stairs, wear PPE including respirator, respond to alarms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and communities.
• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on plant instrumentation equipment, control systems, and analyzers.
• Diagnose minor problems and implement corrective action; consult with vendors as needed.
• Set up and operate shop tools and test equipment used in maintenance.
• Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors, instruments, etc.
• Troubleshoot 24V DC/120V AC controls and switch gear.
• Research specifications for materials, testing and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and man-lifts as trained.

Skills

Loop drawings

Ladder logic

P&ID drawings

DC/AC controls

MS Office

English fluency

Team player

Education

High School Education or GED

Technical instrumentation degree or state instrumentation apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Job description

OxyChem in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced Instrument & Electrical Technician for its chemical manufacturing facility. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and service plant instrumentation, control systems, and analyzers while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.

The role requires hands-on problem solving and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams. This position involves reading loop drawings, schematics, ladder logic, and P&ID diagrams, working with 24V DC/120V