Sr Instrument & Electrical Technician - Bayport, TX

Target Wage Range :

$48 / hr to $53 / hr (wages to be determined by geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)

The primary role of the I&E Technician is performing repair, installation, trouble shooting, calibration and some field design of electrical, electronic and pneumatic equipment.

The technician utilizes a variety of test and analyzing equipment to calibrate, evaluate performance, and adjust controls for optimum plant performance.

Provide planning and onsite support to the plant, with a strong focus on critical safety systems and system reliability.

Be willing to travel to other plants in the region to assist in duties of day to day and turnaround opportunities.

Perform calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, and instrumentation installations as required.

Performs all of the administrative and reporting tasks of the position including :

Maintaining, operating, and maintenance history for all equipment as may be required.

Preparing and maintaining documentation such as EAM work orders, Contractor Service Reports, and equipment calibration records as required by Procal Instrumentation Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness at all times.
• Troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of pneumatic, electronic, analog, and digital process control instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot / Repair Predictive program instrumentation and document instrumentation repair history in the CMMS system as required by site specific documentation.
• Troubleshoot systems utilizing Schematic Wiring Diagrams (SWD) and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) as they relate to process control.
• Troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repair of low voltage electrical systems (600VAC and below).
• Day to day Process Analytical Equipment Calibration and Maintenance, types of which may include : Thermal Conductivity, Flame Ionization, Paramagnetic, Electrolytic, Fuel Cell, and process analyzers.
• Schedule and perform activities related to the operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic control systems, pneumatic instrumentation, control valves, motor control systems, low voltage electrical distribution, computer interfaces, and analytical equipment.
• Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Repair / Replacement of Automatic Control Valves.
• Ensure replacement spare parts are available or replaced once installed.
• Personnel will have to climb ladders, stairways, and operate man-lifts for elevated instrumentation and control valve maintenance.
• Personnel will have to instruct contract personnel on safety rules, regulations, and maintain constant surveillance to assure their compliance at all times.
• Personnel will have On Call periodically. They must carry a company cell phone for availability while on call and at other times.
• Personnel must have a valid state issued driver license in good standing with the issuing state. Must be able to drive company and rental vehicle from time to time.
• Adheres to and supports company safety rules and principles. Ensures all job activities are executed in a safe and efficient manner, consistent with safety expectations and a culture of prevention.
• Performs repair, installation, trouble shooting, calibration and some field design on electrical and instrument systems as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Electrical Engineer.
• Provides documentation of changes and modifications of the work assigned.
• Provides technical assistance to contract personnel engaged in electrical and instrumentation as requested by supervisor.
• Works with low voltage 480v and medium voltage 15v Electrical Systems.
• Uses SAP to review Work Orders, Input History, Input Delay Codes.
• Follows established maintenance procedures, specifications and standards in initiation, execution, and completion of assigned work orders.
• Uses calibration software and computer aided calibrators to perform instrument calibrations.
• Reads electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and ladder logic for troubleshooting and system understanding.
• Participates in factory acceptance testing and functional testing of new installations to verify proper operation.
• Provides input for procedures for checkout and maintenance of systems located throughout the plant.
• Attends training sessions designed to improve skills and acquaint technician with new equipment, repair and troubleshooting techniques.
• communicates abnormal conditions to immediate supervisor.
• Maintains clean and orderly area and reports all safety hazards immediately to the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associate in applied sciences degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in an operating chemical plant or refinery setting as a Maintenance I&E Technician, 7+ years preferred.
• Prior experience working with DCS and SIS systems must have.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E is a requirement.
• Ability to analyze, problem solve, and think strategically to solve equipment issues and determine root cause failures.
• Proficiency with a variety of I / E hand tools meters, instrument calibration equipment etc.
• Working knowledge of electricity, electrical systems, and motors.
• Can read and understand P&ID's and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work overtime, including being available for call out on holidays and weekends as is necessary for the continued operations of the plant per the call out list.
• Work around and / or manually interact with heavy equipment.
• Work outside, year-round under various weather conditions.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work in environments that require frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Work in tight or confined spaces and able to work at heights above 25 feet by climbing stairs and vertical ladders.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Climb a ladder up to 200'.
• Climb to 100' in 40' sections.
• Wear a respirator and / or fresh air mask.
• Use all types of hand tools.
25 days ago