Electrical Maintenance Technician

INEOS • Alvin, TX

72d

About The Position

This position is part of the Electrical Distribution Team at the Chocolate Bayou facility. The EDS Technician is to perform as a skilled craftsman in completing electrical testing and preventive maintenance, some troubleshooting and repairs to the electrical distribution systems. The EDS Technician will focus on the following areas: Make safety a top priority and uphold the 20 safety principles, Life Saving Rules, and plant procedures and policies at all times. Support the company's visions and values. Act as a leader within the Maintenance group towards the Electrical Safety Program & NFPA 70E. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (PM) on electrical distribution systems (138kV down to 480V Motor Control Centers main breakers) including creating custom tests, utilizing special test equipment, following established procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, and recognized industry standards on the following types of equipment: Electro/Mechanical and Microprocessor Protective Relays, Switchgear Circuit Breakers, Distribution Transformers, Air Break and SF6 Switches, SF6 Breakers, Current and Potential Transformers, Power Cables, Grounding Systems, Station Batteries and Chargers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of five (5) years full-time practical experience in the high voltage industry.
• The last 2+ years' experience must be in testing and preventative maintenance of high voltage substations and electrical distribution systems.
• Successful completion of a two (2) year Associates in Electrical or Electronics Technology is acceptable.
• NETA Certified Technician is a plus.
• Must be able to acquire a TWIC card.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SAP or other electronic scheduling, database software.

Responsibilities

• Make safety a top priority and uphold the 20 safety principles, Life Saving Rules, and plant procedures and policies at all times.
• Support the company's visions and values.
• Act as a leader within the Maintenance group towards the Electrical Safety Program & NFPA 70E.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (PM) on electrical distribution systems (138kV down to 480V Motor Control Centers main breakers).
• Create custom tests, utilizing special test equipment, following established procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, and recognized industry standards.
• Analyze test data, recommend corrective actions, and develop appropriate response by coordinating with E/I Reliability Team, E/I Maintenance, and/or outside contractors.
• Generate detailed technical reports, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to identify and solve ongoing reliability problems to increase plant reliability and availability.
• Communicate effectively with the team on a regular basis regarding status and scheduling.
• Assist Electrical Reliability Engineering in the creation of Scopes-of-Work, JSA's, & coordinate job walk-throughs with specialty contractors.
• Perform job responsibility in obtaining safe work permits, reviewing JSA's, LOTO for contractors as a 'job rep,' & perform QA/QC oversight of contractors.
• Create switching orders; plan and execute high voltage and distribution system switching and isolation.
• Provide technical expertise in the troubleshooting of 480V/5kV motors/motor control circuits & motor protection relay programming/interrogation.
• Act as a technical liaison to the maintenance & operations groups.
• Provide input on selection of equipment, review, and approval of specifications to support capital projects.
• Identify appropriate spare parts for equipment.
• Perform all duties as a qualified electrical worker according to NFPA 70E.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees