Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Celanese•Chester, VA

6d•$38 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician works a 12-hour rotating shift schedule as part of a team of 12. This role is onsite at 3600 Discovery Drive, Chester, VA 23836. The primary purpose is to satisfy the site's electrical needs, including the installation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment in a safe, timely, and craftsman-like manner. The technician will operate computer systems for data input into the Maintenance Management System (SAP), track parts, input work time, and receive HR information. They will also act as a resource for operations areas, maintain calibration records, job procedures, and manuals, and perform ISO calibration on various equipment. The role involves overhauling production and process equipment, inspecting and repairing electrical equipment such as motors, generators, AC and DC drives, Motor Control Centers, and Power distribution panels. Troubleshooting of electronic equipment, electrical circuits, process control computer systems (including Reliance DCS, Modicon & Siemens PLC, Control Logix), temperature, level, and pressure control instruments, and AC or DC variable speed drives is a daily task. The technician will also upgrade drawings and schematics, follow safe work practices (DuPont S31G and NFPA 70E), use lock, tag, and try procedures, maintain Corona treaters, design and fabricate mounting and tubing connections, handle and dispose of mercury, repair hydraulic devices, monitor motor commutators, repair D.C. generators, and observe mechanical devices for troubleshooting. Additionally, they will troubleshoot equipment to detect imperfections, adjust functional parts, install special functional and structural parts, use metalworking tools for repairs, expedite equipment and parts, coordinate off-plant repairs, conduct ISO audits, and contribute to the planning and scheduling of shutdowns. Troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic instrumentation, performing High Voltage (13,200 Vac) switching, and performing simple maintenance tasks are also part of the responsibilities. Capital Project work is also included. The role requires knowledge of SAP plant maintenance software, company Intranet, and Lotus Notes for communication.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3+ years’ experience maintaining and repairing Electrical & Instrumentation Equipment in Industrial / Manufacturing environments (in conjunction with required training/certification)
Experience reading schematics
Experience using test equipment and hand tools.
Must be able to pass electrical training classes.
Must participate in regular refresher courses as they are scheduled and assigned.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Instrumentation or Engineering Technology with 3+ years of experience maintaining and repairing Electrical & Instrumentation Equipment in Industrial / Manufacturing environments
Completed apprenticeship program with 3+ years of experience maintaining and repairing Electrical & Instrumentation Equipment in Industrial / Manufacturing environments
7+ years of experience maintaining and repairing electrical and instrumentation equipment in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Automated Technologies – troubleshooting in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Experience and knowledge of DCS, DC Motors – troubleshooting/repairing
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and computers – troubleshooting
Process Control & Monitoring
Knowledgeable in Electrical Safety and National Electric Code
Knowledgeable in the General process of filmmaking & Polymers
Experience using plant maintenance software / ERP (enterprise resource planning) software such as SAP
Experience using Lotus Notes
E&I experience in the military is a plus
Must be able to travel periodically for training.

Responsibilities

Checks and performs preventive maintenance on motor control center equipment; repairs or replaces motors as needed.
Operates computer keyboard daily to input data into the Maintenance Management System (SAP), such as time and material charged to a work order, and historical equipment data. Technician inputs his/her time into the payroll system. Uses computer to research and track down needed parts, to input work time and to receive HR information.
Acts as a resource for operations areas daily to provide an understanding of system function.
Maintains calibration records, job procedures and manuals regularly.
Performs ISO calibration on strain gauges, yardage counters, temperature controllers, etc. Calibrates gages, controllers, transmitters and gage system as required; calibrates substation breakers occasionally; coordinates calibration of test equipment.
Overhauls production and process equipment on film lines, polymer lines, slitting machines and cooling towers.
Inspects equipment and repairs and/or modifies equipment using hand tools such wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, wire stripper and lug crimpers.
Repairs electrical equipment such as motors, generators, AC and DC drives, Motor Control Centers, Power distribution panels, etc.
Tests, troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment and electrical circuits daily by using specialized instruments such as multi-meters, wiggies, clamp-on ammeters, oscilloscopes and frequency meters.
Troubleshoots process control computer systems, including but not limited to Reliance DCS, Modicon & Siemens PLC, Control Logix, using portable computers; troubleshoot temperature, level, and pressure control instruments processors; troubleshoot AC or DC variable speed drives and line speed control systems as needed.
Upgrades drawings to reflect “as-built” or modifications. Upgrades schematics from old system to newer technologies.
Follows safe work practices as set forth by DuPont S31G and NFPA 70E.
Uses lock, tag and try procedure before beginning work on equipment and/or systems.
Maintains Corona treater by using cleaning technique and setting proper gaps.
Designs and fabricates mounting and tubing connections as needed.
Pulls, unplugs and dips tubes using hand tools as needed.
Handles and properly disposes of mercury as needed.
Repairs or replaces hydraulic devices such as regulators, relief and flow valves.
Monitors setting of brushes on motor commutators for proper setting.
Repairs D.C. generators; repairs and replaces Avtron speed control.
Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
Troubleshoots equipment to detect imperfections.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
Expedites equipment and parts; coordinates equipment for off-plant repairs and sets up parts for stores.
Conducts ISO audits in maintenance area.
Contributes to planning and scheduling of shutdowns.
Troubleshoots and maintains pneumatic instrumentation, including rebuilding automatic control valves, and pneumatic or electronic controllers.
Performs High Voltage (13,200 Vac) switching for Substation PM and repair work.
Performs simple maintenance and electrical tasks such as mounting objects (cabinets, pictures, etc.) to wall and relamping assigned areas, repairing electrical switches and outlets.
Perform Capital Project work.
Be accountable for self, teammates, and others working in the area. Believe incidents are preventable and take appropriate actions when observing unsafe acts or unsafe conditions.
Provide logical troubleshooting abilities, maintain and repair site equipment in a reliable and craftsman-like manner.
Understand and follow site safety rules and procedures.
Maintain and develop interpersonal skills in order to work with and communicate with people.
Maintain and develop our technical skills necessary to keep pace with changing technology.
Must be able to keep abreast of technology changes and adapt accordingly.
At times will be called upon to train, assist and supervise other technicians in the completion of electrical work in their area including projects, preventive maintenance and equipment repair.