I&E Technician – Drive Process Control & Reliability

OXEA; Bay City (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health Equity Health Fund forhealth

Disability Benefits

Basic Group Term Life and AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance

Paid Time Off

Competitive salary, bonus, 401(k) plan

Job summary

OXEA Corporation in Bay City, TX seeks an I&E Technician to install, calibrate and maintain plant instrumentation and control systems across our manufacturing units. You will work under the I&E Lead to ensure safe, reliable operation and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate degree or 5+ years of journeyman I&E experience, plus SAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school education/equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Technology or 5 years or more of relevant experience (e.g., Journeyman I&E Mechanic).
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Knowledge of control systems.
• Knowledge of various Safety Shutdown Systems.
• 5 years of experience as a journeyman I&E Mechanic.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge of process, laboratory, and mechanical operations.
• Previous experience in a leadership position.
• Experience with safe work permits.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, troubleshoot, install and maintain plant-wide Instrument and Control components used for process measurement and control in the Manufacturing Units.
• Maintain complex control systems including various shut down systems interpret test results and apply necessary corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and company standards.
• Ensure safety of personnel and maintenance of the equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot transmitters, control valves, analyzers, pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments, switches, sensors, and related field devices.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of distributed control systems, safety instrumented systems, shutdown systems, and related process control equipment.
• Interpret drawings, loop sheets, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, vendor manuals, and standard maintenance procedures to complete work accurately and safely.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce repeat failures.
• Execute work orders using the site’s maintenance work process and document work performed in SAP or other applicable systems.
• Support Operations during equipment troubleshooting, unit startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency response situations.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company safety procedures, safe work permits, LOTO, confined space, hot work, line break, electrical safety, and other applicable site requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors as needed to complete instrumentation work safely and efficiently.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, calibration equipment, and work areas in a safe, organized, and professional manner.
• Cross-train and support related I&E, electrical, and analyzer equipment as required.
• Participate in safety meetings, job hazard analyses, incident investigations, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Team player

Cross training

Safety awareness

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Technology

Journeyman I&E Mechanic experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

OXEA Corporation in Bay City, TX seeks an I&E Technician to install, calibrate and maintain plant instrumentation and control systems across our manufacturing units. You will work under the I&E Lead to ensure safe, reliable operation and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate degree or 5+ years of journeyman I&E experience, plus SAP knowledge.