Instrumentation Technician Job

The Arkema Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkema Group in Alabama is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to join our IEC craft team. You will work with instrument, electrical and controls professionals to execute maintenance tasks, calibrations, and troubleshooting within a chemical manufacturing facility.

You will comply with HSEQ policies, participate in safety discussions, and support external contract resources as needed. A high school diploma and technical certification are required, plus OSHA CPR training and driving

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Technical certification in either industrial electrical/instrument/control/HVAC systems.
• Annual OSHA-approved CPR training.
• Minimum 5-years related experience and/or 2-years of college/trade school in addition to High School Diploma.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, Excel).
• Proficiency of plant specific software (CMMS, PI or similar).
• Successful completion of aptitude and skills assessment, troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments and in a team environment.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license with proficient driving skills and an acceptable driving record.
• Self-motivation and ability to perform multiple tasks at once with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

• Participate in IEC craft group maintenance activities and daily execution meetings.
• Complete assigned work order tasks as per IEC craft schedule.
• Support and perform instrument and electrical tasks as required.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment per HSE procedures.
• Attend educational workshops and review technical materials.

Skills

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Driving

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certification in industrial electrical/instrument/control/HVAC

Tools

CMMS

PI or similar

Job description

The Instrumentation Technician, reporting to the Shift Leader, will interact with all other trade, production engineering and scheduling groups to accomplish job duties. The Technician will comply with all HSEQ policies, regulations, and requirements as well as the Arkema rules/policies/procedures. The incumbent understands and executes Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events in the process and reports all near misses, accidents or incidents to the supervisor. The position is located in a Chemical manufacturing facility with all the inherent risks. Activities may include:

• Participates as a member of the I nstrument, E lectrical, and C ontrols (IEC) craft workers group.
  • Participates in daily maintenance execution meeting and “Safety Toolbox” discussion.
  • Completes assigned work order tasks outlined in the IEC craft schedule.
  • Supports and performs assigned instrument and electrical tasks as required.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with HSE procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical materials and publications
• External I&E contract services.
  • Assists Planner/Scheduler with coordinating external I&E contract resources as needed (APCO, Fenwal, Alabama Scale, Emerson-Rosemount, etc.).
  • Supports external controls contract service personnel as required while performing tasks on site.
• Responsible for day-to-day calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the following instrument and electrical systems:
  • Pressure, flow, level, temperature, and PH instrumentation.
  • Environmental monitoring systems such as the thermal oxidizer, opacity monitors, and flares.
  • Packaging equipment
  • Wireless telemetry system
  • Electrical transmission and distribution systems including 12.5 kV line, switches, gangswitches, transformers, switchgear, and motor control centers (MCCs).
  • Complete Safety Critical PMs assigned to monitor compliance, troubleshoot malfunctions for cause and correction.
• Safety Support
  • Job Hazards Analysis
  • Incident Investigations
  • Job Task Audits
  • Equipment Audits
  • Action items resulting from Incidents
• Participate in On-call for afterhours support for Plant as needed.

The successful candidate will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a technical certification in either industrial electrical/instrument/control/HVAC systems.
• Must have annual OSHA-approved CPR training.
• Minimum 5-years related experience and/or 2-years of college/trade school in addition to High School Diploma.
• Proficiencywith standard Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, Excel).
• Proficiencyof plant specific software (CMMS, PI or similar).
• Successful completion of aptitude and skills assessment, troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments critical; must be self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license with proficient driving skills and an acceptable driving record.
• Self-motivation and ability to perform multiple tasks at once with minimum supervision

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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