Instrument and Electrical Technician

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petrochemical industry is seeking an Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and install various instrumentation and electrical systems within a fast-paced environment. Key qualifications include a high school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience, or an equivalent technical diploma, alongside essential certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years petrochemical plant experience as an I&E technician.
• DCS and PLC programming experience is a plus.
• Must have or meet requirements for a TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and install plant instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and maintain electrical and electronics systems and components.
• Perform other duties as assigned, complying with safety policies.

Skills

Heat trace testing knowledge

Troubleshooting capabilities

Process analyzer skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

NCCER certification or equivalent

2-year technical college diploma or military training in instrumentation, electrical, or electronics

Job description

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.