I&E Lead (30936)

ALTIVIA•Crosby, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Technician Leads, oversees, assigns, organizes, inspects and participates in the work of personnel involved in the installation, modification, operation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, and electrical equipment; tests, troubleshoots, locates and calibrates, operates, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on instrumentation, electrical and electronic systems, components and devices at our Crosby Oxides facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that plant systems are installed, tested, and transferred to plant operations as per plant standards and specifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in industrial electrical or instrumentation preferred.
The ability to read and follow safety procedures and job-related instructions as required and five (5) years journey-level experience in Chemical plant environment.
Requires ability to direct assigned crews.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, industrial instrumentation, and process controls.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and technical manuals.
Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining DCS, PLCs, and motor control systems is a plus.
Basic knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

Participates and provides day-to-day leadership, training and direction to assigned staff in performing a wide variety of skilled tasks in the installation, operation, repair, calibration, troubleshooting, optimization, and maintenance of the plants systems
Trains, verifies the work of assigned staff for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards, codes, regulations, and specifications; adheres to safe work practices and procedures pursuant to Federal, State, Local, and District requirements; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development subject to management concurrence
Read and interpret electrical drawings, including one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, cabinet layouts, instrumentation location diagrams, loop sheets, PIDs, and technical specifications to determine wiring layouts, terminations, and installation procedures.
Install and commission electrical systems, including equipment, motors, instrumentation, and PLC and DCS equipment.
Reviews or prepares drawings and specifications for contract work and inspects work performed to determine compliance to standards and requirements.
Develops, reviews and updates written maintenance instructions and schedules.
May participate in long-term planning to assess future needs.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Install and perform instrument calibrations (Temperatures, Analyzers, Flow transmitters, Differential Pressure, Direct Pressure, Level).
Install, calibrate, test, and commission XV valves, control valves, controllers, PLC and DCS components.
Test electrical systems and components for functionality, safety, and compliance with regulations.
Conduct loop checks between field devices and control systems.
Troubleshoot electrical problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Replace or repair faulty electrical components – examples are lights, switches, outlets, and circuit breakers.
Maintain accurate records of electrical work performed, including installation details, as-built drawings, inspection reports, and calibration records.
Maintain proficiency in the use of electrical, Instrumentation tools and equipment, such as multimeters, wire strippers, and conduit benders, field communicators (TREX, Hart 475)