Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Occidental Chemical Corporation; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation, operating as OxyChem, seeks a seasoned Instrumentation/Electrical Technician in Geismar, LA. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting plant instrumentation and electrical systems to protect people and the environment while sustaining production.

You will diagnose faults, coordinate with vendors, and perform preventive maintenance. A high school diploma or GED plus an Associate degree or NCCER cert is required; willingness to work overtime

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience, or two (2) years with an Associate's degree.
• Proficient in loop drawings, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line and P&ID drawings.
• This position requires NCCER certification prior to employment (Instrumentation preferred).
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect and repair plant instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot 120V AC controls and 480V motors and switch gear.
• Diagnose minor faults and coordinate corrective actions with equipment vendors.
• Set up and operate limited shop tools and testing equipment for maintenance.
• Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors and instruments.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Loop drawings

Schematics

P&ID drawings

Electrical one-line

Ladder logic

Electrical safety

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Education or GED

Associate's degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology

Associate degree or equivalent from vocational/technical institute

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Occidental Chemical Corporation, operating as OxyChem, seeks a seasoned Instrumentation/Electrical Technician in Geismar, LA. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting plant instrumentation and electrical systems to protect people and the environment while sustaining production.

You will diagnose faults, coordinate with vendors, and perform preventive maintenance. A high school diploma or GED plus an Associate degree or NCCER cert is required; willingness to work overtime