Maintenance Technician- Electrical (PE&O)

Westlake Management Services, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to perform assignments for the Instrument & Controls Department based on Production requests. You will operate and maintain switchgear and power distribution up to 13.8kV, perform switching with the Electric Utility, and service motor drives and UPS systems.

The role requires a high school diploma with 1–2 years of education in electrical/instrumentation and 2–5 years of field experience.

Qualifications

• Background screening and drug testing required.
• TWIC card required.
• 1–2 years electrical/instrumentation education.
• 2–5 years field experience in Instrument/Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains switchgear and electrical power distribution equipment up to 13.8kV.
• Performs switching and coordinates with Electric Utility and contractors for maintenance on electrical systems up to 230kV.
• Repairs and inspects high/low voltage electrical wiring and systems.
• Performs periodic substation equipment inspections and meter readings.
• Connects, disconnects and troubleshoots electric motors and motor starters.
• Installs, programs and troubleshoots Variable Frequency Drives.
• Maintains and troubleshoots UPS and Battery systems.
• Removes, installs and replaces electrical lighting and fixtures.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, etc., pipe, conduit, and tubing.
• Familiar with NFPA 70E safety practices.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation knowledge

Motor control & drives

Safety compliance NFPA 70E

Education

High School diploma

Electrical/Instrumentation training

2–5 years field experience in Instrument/Electrical

Tools

Switchgear & power distribution equipment

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

UPS systems

Job description

Summary

Perform electrical and instrumentation related work assignments for the Instrument & Controls Department based on job requests from the Production Department.

Duties and responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates and maintains switchgear and electrical power distribution equipment up to 13.8kV.
• Perform switching and coordinate with Electric Utility and contractors for maintenance on electrical systems up to 230kV.
• Repairs and inspects high/low voltage electrical wiring and systems.
• Performs periodic substation equipment inspections and meter readings.
• Connects, disconnects and troubleshoots electric motors and motor starters.
• Installs, programs and troubleshoots Variable Frequency Drives.
• Maintains and troubleshoots UPS and Battery systems.
• Removes, installs and replaces electrical lighting and fixtures.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, etc., pipe, conduit, and tubing.
• Familiar with and follows electrical safe work practices in accordance with NFPA 70E.

Education, experience and qualifications

Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work. A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required. High School graduate plus one to two years of additional education in electrical and/or instrumentation schools. Two to five years field experience in Instrument/Electrical Field.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires response to audible emergency alarms inside the plant. Employee must be able to evacuate when required.

Work environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate inside, but can be high outside. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Inside exposure includes but not limited to A/C 70% of the time. Outside exposure includes but not limited to outside elements 30% of the time. May be exposed to finished carpet, tile/linoleum and/or outside concrete or gravel. Job may require working in both closed and open quarters. Exposure to dust, fumes, and gasses are at a minimum on the inside, and can be moderate outside.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions - from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day.

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