PCS Techninian

LANXESS; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation program

Comprehensive Benefits

Work-Life & Flexibility

Training & Development

Diversity

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH in Goose Creek, SC is seeking an I&E/PCT Technician to provide day-to-day technical support for production process-control equipment and infrastructure, installing, repairing, and maintaining instrumentation and electrical systems to improve unit reliability and operability.

The role emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance, safety compliance (LOTO, arc flash), and regulatory adherence, collaborating with Maintenance & Engineering and operations to optimize

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical/Process Control Technology or 3–5 years of I&E/PCT technician experience.
• Ability to obtain ISA CTC Level 1 certification promptly.
• Skilled in installing, calibrating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation (4-20mA/HART) and electrical/control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, loop drawings, P&IDs, instrument specifications, equipment manuals for troubleshooting.
• Adheres to LOTO, electrical safe work practices, arc flash awareness, and permits; hazard recognition.
• Ensures compliance with governmental and corporate regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for production process-control equipment and infrastructure; install, repair, and maintain instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to eliminate failures and sustain equipment reliability.
• Create work orders and stock parts using the SAP maintenance system.
• Support production and plant-management goals through technical problem solving with Maintenance & Engineering and operations staff.
• Propose and coordinate improvements to maintenance plans, work task lists, and site procedures.
• Participate in safety audits and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Instrument calibration

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading electrical schematics

LOTO & safety

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Process Control Technology

ISA Control System Technician Certification Level 1

Job description

Job Highlights

• Provides day-to-day technical support for production process-control equipment and infrastructure. Installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains instrumentation and electrical systems to improve unit reliability, operability, and safety while preventing equipment failures.
• Ensures safety and reliability by completing and improving preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Install, repair, and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems associated with production process-control equipment and supporting infrastructure in a safe and compliant manner
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to eliminate failures and sustain equipment reliability and operability on Process Safety and Risk Management (PSRM) designated processes and equipment
• Ensure Safety, OSHA, USEPA, SCDES, HSEQ, and other regulatory requirements are met or exceeded; participate in safety audits, Process Safety Management, ISO 9001, RC 14001, and site safety activities.
• Create work orders and order stock parts using the SAP maintenance system.
• Support production and plant-management goals through technical problem solving and coordination with Maintenance & Engineering and operations personnel.
• Propose and coordinate improvements to maintenance plans, work task lists, and other site procedures.

Experience / Skills

• Associate Degree in Electrical/Process Control Technology or 3-5 years of experience as an I&E/PCT Technician in a multidisciplinary industrial environment
• Able to obtain an (ISA) Control System Technician Certification Level 1 in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated, independent ability to safely install, calibrate, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation (including 4-20mA/HART), AC/DC electrical equipment and control circuits, process control systems, and ability to determine whether a problem originates in the field device, wiring, I/O, control system, final control element, or process.
• Read and use electrical schematics, loop drawings, P&IDs, instrument specifications, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation required for troubleshooting and maintenance
• Following LOTO procedures, electrical safe work practices, arc flash awareness and work permits, including hazard recognition
• Ensuring compliance with governmental and corporate regulations

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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