Instrument and Electrical Technician

Westlake Epoxy; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Epoxy is seeking a skilled Instrument and Electrical Technician in Deer Park, TX. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems and instrumentation in a petrochemical environment. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience and certifications, ensuring effective handling of complex technical tasks, contributing to safety and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years petrochemical plant experience as an I&E technician.
• NCCER validation or equivalent required.
• Experience with DCS and PLC programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain plant instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Document findings and maintain equipment history files.
• Perform duties while complying with safety and health policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting capabilities

Good verbal communication skills

Process analyzer skills

Heat trace testing knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED

2-year technical college diploma

NCCER certification or equivalent

Job description

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Trouble-shoot, calibrate, maintain, and install plant instrumentation and electrical systems and components. Document findings, correct drawings to reflect as-built conditions, and maintain equipment history files and logs.

Job Responsibilities

Able to read and interpret instrument and electrical installation drawings, process plant P&ID s, wiring schematics, loop drawings, electrical one-line drawings and component assembly drawings. Able to read and follow technical manuals, specification sheets, maintenance instructions, parts bill of materials, and understand the significance of materials of construction for specific applications. Function check, diagnose, and calibration instrument sensors, transmitters, and control elements for process parameters such as temperature, flow, level, and pressure. Diagnose and maintain electrical and electronics systems and components such as relays, switches, power supplies, motor control circuits, AC/DC motors, variable speed drives, electric tracing, transformers, and wiring. Basic trouble-shooting and component replacement on control system hardware such as DCS and PLC systems. Assist in determining repairs needed by recommending replacement parts, options, and solutions. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all environmental, safety, and health policies and safe work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Heat trace testing knowledge using a multi-meter and megohm meter
• Knowledge of heat trace control panels
• Knowledge of thermal insulation systems
• Troubleshooting capabilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Process analyzer skills and experience is a plus.
• DCS and PLC programming experience is a plus.
• Able to work through problems in stressful conditions and remain calm.
• Respond to off-hours plant emergencies as a shared responsibility with other technician.
• Must have or meet requirements for a TWIC card.
• Must have NCCER certification or equivalent.
• Must have NCCER validation or equivalent
• High school diploma/GED with minimum 5 years petrochemical plant experience as an I&E technician.
• 2-year technical college diploma or military training in instrumentation, electrical, or electronics, and minimum of 3-years plant experience would be an acceptable substitute for the above requirement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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