I&E Technician: PLC & Instrumentation — Apprenticeship

INEOS Styrolution; Wando (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Aromatics in South Carolina seeks an Instrument and Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain electrical and control systems, calibrate instruments, and support PLCs. The role requires on-call availability and the ability to relocate or commute to the Cooper River Plant, with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

The position participates in a registered apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor and offers opportunities to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize process

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of industrial/manufacturing repair experience in I&E, or 4 years military I&E experience, or an Associate's Degree in a related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Passing score on pre-employment tests including mechanical aptitude, reading and mathematics.
• Ability to read and follow detailed operating, maintenance and safety procedures.
• Willingness and ability to be on call including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to or commute to INEOS Cooper River Plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Calibrate process control instrumentation and analyzers.
• Remove, troubleshoot, repair and install automated process control valves.
• Maintain process equipment according to established procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations personnel and troubleshoot with operators.
• Support emergency plant needs on day shift and provide 24-hour on-call assistance.
• Provide I&E support to unit engineering functions.
• Assist in equipment troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis.
• Complete work documentation and data entry.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Assume related duties as required.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5 years industrial/manufacturing repair in I&E

4 years military I&E experience

Associates Degree in related field

Job description

INEOS Aromatics in South Carolina seeks an Instrument and Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain electrical and control systems, calibrate instruments, and support PLCs. The role requires on-call availability and the ability to relocate or commute to the Cooper River Plant, with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

The position participates in a registered apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor and offers opportunities to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize process