Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Covestro AG; New Martinsville (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro is seeking an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician in West Virginia to perform preventive and predictive maintenance on PCT equipment, troubleshoot, and implement corrective actions for safe, reliable production. This union role requires adherence to labor agreements and safety standards.

The candidate will work on rotating shifts, be able to pass pre-employment screenings, and participate in Emergency Response Team duties as required, with opportunities to advance within a global

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training in electrical/instrumentation.
• Pre-employment assessments required.
• Emergency Response Team training and readiness.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and regulations to ensure safe, compliant maintenance work.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on PCT equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PCT/PAT systems to keep production reliable.
• Provide feedback to supervisors and planners on task performance and issues.
• Complete maintenance reports and keep documentation up to date.

Skills

Overtime willingness

Rotating shift

Self-directed work

Emergency response training

Weekend work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electrical instrumentation

PCT/PAT equipment

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

Covestro is a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials: innovative, sustainable and diverse. Guided by our purpose to make the world a brighter place, we develop products and solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. And to this aim, we are focusing fully on the circular economy. There’s life at work and outside of work. At Covestro, we see the whole picture.

The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician will perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks as well as troubleshooting and corrective actions on Process Control Technician (PCT) equipment (PCT instruments/electrical equipment/analyzer systems etc.) following all relevant standards and procedures to ensure safe and reliable production. These are union positions in ICWU-C Local 566-C and have a 90-day probationary period per the labor agreement. The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician hourly wage rate has been set per the negotiated labor agreement.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Strictly follow all relevant operational and safety procedures, standards and regulations, ensure own safety and ensure that assigned maintenance jobs are finished under safe conditions, to be complied with government and company regulations as well as industrial standards
• Perform assigned PCT/PAT preventive and predictive maintenance tasks, timely completion according to the plan and schedule
• Perform timely trouble shooting and repair work / corrective actions on PCT/PAT Equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation
• Provide timely feedback to supervisors / planners / engineers and related production people on maintenance task performance and identified issues to support on continuous improvement, share experience with other technicians
• Timely completion of assigned trainings and related safety activities
• Perform related corrective maintenance jobs during shift time when assigned, to maintain safe and reliable operation
• Use and maintain all tools in proper condition for tool maintenance
• Prepare maintenance activity reports and submit them to supervisor after finishing each activity for maintenance management, keep maintenance documentation updated

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational school in electrical and instrumentation and/or relevant work experience with electrical and instrumentation
• Successful completion of the site’s written and practical assessments

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work overtime is required
• Ability to work self-directed on the back shifts and weekends
• Ability to work a rotating shift
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Required to train, qualify and respond as a member of the Emergency Response Team. Employees in safety critical positions, such as the Emergency Response Team members, are subject to random drug screening #ind123

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