Instrumentation & Electrical Technician – Process Control Expert

Oxychem; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in Geismar, LA seeks an instrumentation/electrical technician for industrial maintenance. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment, ensuring environmental and safety standards.

The role requires NCCER certification (preferred), an associate degree or higher, and experience with loop drawings, schematics, and PLC concepts. OxyChem offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Five years of process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience or two years plus Associate’s degree.
• Proficiency with loop drawings, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line and P&ID drawings.
• NCCER certification prior to employment preferred for instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental health and safety priorities for employees and communities.
• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on plant instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose problems and liaise with vendors for resolutions.
• Set up and operate shop tools and testing equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors, and instruments.
• Troubleshoot 120V AC controls, 480V motors, and switch gear.
• Research specifications for materials and repairs of instrumentation and electrical equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

English proficiency

Safety-minded

Education

Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology

High School Education or GED

NCCER certification

Tools

Loop drawings

Schematics

Ladder logic

P&ID drawings

Electrical one-line

MS Office

Job description

OxyChem in Geismar, LA seeks an instrumentation/electrical technician for industrial maintenance. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment, ensuring environmental and safety standards.

The role requires NCCER certification (preferred), an associate degree or higher, and experience with loop drawings, schematics, and PLC concepts. OxyChem offers competitive pay and benefits.