Control Systems Maintenance Apprentice

Futurefuel • Batesville, AR

71d

About The Position

FutureFuel Chemical Company is looking for a new member for our electrical and control maintenance team. Control System Maintenance (CSM) Mechanics work under the supervision of a team manager and perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance work related to the installation and repair of plant instrumentation and electrical equipment. CSMs work with peers to manage the day-to-day needs of the clients in the assigned area of responsibility. Using electrical single line drawings, schematic diagrams, the National Electric Code, Process Industry Practices, and Standard Engineering Practices associated with Control Systems Maintenance (CSM) work and equipment, CSMs perform a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and instrumentation work as well as performing limited mechanical tasks. Because most documentation for electrical equipment and instrumentation, work orders, process change orders, and cost systems is maintained electronically, this position requires the use of SAP system and internal computer databases to enter and retrieve data daily. CSMs work in elevated locations, confined spaces, and extremes in ambient temperatures and must wear FR Clothing. This is a safety sensitive position. CSMs must satisfactorily pass a respirator fit test and be capable of working near rotating and moving machinery. CSMs agree to enter a DOL licensed apprenticeship program managed by FutureFuel with the majority of study being conducted on their own (non-paid) time. Progress reviews documenting job growth, performance, and attendance will be conducted at 16-week intervals. After approximately 18 months, CSMs are required to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule 3-4 months a year.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of a 2-year associate degree in industrial electrical maintenance or electronic technology, or a graduate of a registered electrical/electronic apprenticeship program, or four years of directly applicable industrial or military electrical/electronic experience.
• Aptitude testing required; must achieve Silver level on the Arkansas Career Readiness Certification or pass FutureFuel/Eastman pre-employment tests.
• Must be a US Citizen or able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance work related to the installation and repair of plant instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Manage the day-to-day needs of the clients in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Use electrical single line drawings, schematic diagrams, and the National Electric Code to perform electrical, electronic, and instrumentation work.
• Utilize SAP system and internal computer databases to enter and retrieve data daily.
• Work in elevated locations, confined spaces, and extremes in ambient temperatures.
• Pass a respirator fit test and work near rotating and moving machinery.
• Enter a DOL licensed apprenticeship program and conduct the majority of study on their own time.
• Participate in progress reviews documenting job growth, performance, and attendance.
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule after approximately 18 months.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees