Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, Maintenance

Celanese; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese Wilmington is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the team. You will perform routine maintenance on instrumentation and electrical systems, use SAP to verify work orders and spare parts, and conduct field calibrations on process analyzers such as oxygen, pH, and LEL monitors.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, NCCER certification a plus (or certification within 3 years), and at least 3 years in instrumentation or electrical work; chemical or petrochemical plant

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification: NCCER certification a plus; if not, certification of hands-on skills and testing required within 3 years.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in instrumentation and/or electrician roles.
• Chemical or petrochemical plant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance on instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Use of SAP for work orders, spare parts, and reporting of activities.
• Calibration and verification of process analyzers (Oxygen, pH, LEL, safety monitors).
• Troubleshooting instrumentation and electrical equipment during abnormal operations.
• Installation of minor improvement projects and field calibration tasks.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical

P&ID reading

Team collaboration

On-call support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCCER Certification

Tools

SAP software

HART communicators

Calibration equipment

Electrical meters

Field calibration tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Overview:

Celanese Wilmington is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the team.

1. Routine maintenance on instrumentation and electrical;

• Understand PM/PdM maintenance work process , using of SAP software to verify work orders, spare parts and report performed activities.
• Use of calibration tools like HART communicators, bench testing equipment, 4-20 mA signals simulators
• Safety Instrumented System and Process safety interlocks functional test according with International standards and Engineering best practices. Perform calibration reports.
• Use of calibration patterns and monitors
• Calibration and verification of process analyzers like Oxygen, pH, LEL – flammable, personal safety monitors, etc.
• Use of electrical meter tools
• Understand electrical bases for Low Voltage equipment: disconnecting, switching, racking in-out MCC’s etc.

1. Troubleshooting and repair during abnormal activities on instrumentation equipment;

• Demonstrate skills to troubleshooting instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Knowledge of principles of operation of process smart instrumentation; pressure, level, temperature, flow, analyzers, nuclear devices
• Knowledge of principles of operation of electrical devices; motors, variable frequency drives, electrical breakers and switchgears, electrical safety devices
• Use of electrical meters (voltmeters, amp-meters, ohm-meters, megger, etc.) to perform troubleshoot
• Understand, skills to read Process and Instrumentation diagrams, loop sheets, control schematics, I-line diagrams, electrical control circuit diagrams
• Knowledge of control process equipment like PLC (Programmable logic control), DCS (Distribute control system) and standalone controllers as part of the troubleshooting steps

1. Installation of minor improvement projects;

• Support commissioning of improvement projects; calibrating instrumentation or verifying loop control signals

1. Field calibration of instrumentation equipment;

• Use of field calibration tools; HART or BRAIN communicators, use of pneumatic tools to calibrate pressure devices

1. Installation of instrument tubing;
2. Ability to install conduit of various trade sizes (typically rigid) and accessories

Responsibilities:

• Ability to interpret various industrial drawings (schematic drawings to component level, PIDs (Process and Instrument Diagrams, etc.).
• Ability to associate circuit symbols with actual components.
• Good mathematical skills including basic algebra for calculation of electrical/ electronic equations.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and project consequences of proposed actions.
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Strong interpersonal relation skills, work in a team environment and work independently.
• Ability to be on-call based on IE rotation to assist with troubleshooting and repairs during off-shifts.
• Ability to identify root cause for failures and communicate appropriately.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Certification: NCCER Certified a plus
  • In the event a candidate is not NCCER certified, certification of both hands on (demonstration of skills) and formal testing is required within 3 years of employment.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in an instrumentation and/or electrician role
  • Chemical or petrochemical manufacturing plant experience a plus