Maintenance Technician- Electrical (PE&O)

Westlake Corporation; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to perform a range of electrical and instrumentation tasks in a production environment. Responsibilities include operating switchgear up to 13.8kV, coordinating with utilities for higher-voltage work, and maintaining drives, UPS, and lighting systems.

The role requires 2–5 years of field experience, a high school diploma with additional electrical/instrumentation training, and a TWIC card.

Qualifications

• 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.
• TWIC card and background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain switchgear and electrical power distribution equipment up to 13.8kV.
• Coordinate switching with Electric Utility and contractors for maintenance on electrical systems up to 230kV.
• Repair and inspect high/low voltage wiring and systems.
• Install, program and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives.
• Maintain and troubleshoot UPS and Battery systems.
• Remove and replace electrical lighting and fixtures.
• Measure, cut, bend, and thread conduit and tubing.
• Follow NFPA 70E electrical safe work practices.

Skills

Electrical work

Instrumentation

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Electrical/instrumentation training

Tools

Switchgear & power distribution equipment

13.8kV systems

Variable Frequency Drives

UPS/Battery systems

Motor starters

Meter readings

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.SUMMARYPerforms electrical and instrumentation related work assignments for the Instrument & Controls Department based on job requests from the Production Department.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay 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 QUALIFICATIONSSuccessful 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 DEMANDSWhile 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 ENVIRONMENTThe 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.If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.