I&E Technician

Evonik•Etowah, TN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs specialized maintenance and repair services in either multiple crafts (such as electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, painting, and millwrighting), or in a single craft but with significant, specialized expertise. Has a sound understanding of the maintenance history of the building, equipment, and other facilities to be maintained. You will, under minimal supervision, perform full range of maintenance work and personal interaction to keep instrument and electrical systems in the chemical processing plant in operation as well as in good working condition. Assists in training employees, diagnosing and solving instrument and electrical problems, and planning repair or installation work with the least consumption of time and manpower in a professional and safe manner.

Requirements

An Associate degree in Industrial Instrumentation/Electrical/Controls or the equivalent experience required, ideally with instrument, electrical, and controls experience
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility is desired, preferably in a chemical processing facility
PLC/DCS programming, hardware, software and wiring knowledge required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Must be able to read and update electrical prints
Microsoft Office computer knowledge strongly preferred
SAP Experience / Knowledge strongly preferred
Must possess a good attitude and strong work ethic
Must be dependable and have a high degree of integrity as well as initiative.
Must be able to work able to both independently and as a part of a team.
Must possess a strong safety attitude and mindset

Nice To Haves

Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations

Responsibilities

Operates all tools and testing devices at the disposal of the Instrumentation & Electrical Group, plus applicable tools as needed from the mechanical section, to perform the Instrumentation & Electrical Technician’s job. This includes items such as ohmmeters and voltmeters, soldering guns, oscilloscope, computer diagnostic terminals, and test recorders.
Installs or repairs any instrument or electrical device up to 480 V plus limited repairs to transformers and switchgear on systems of 2300 V and 13,800 V. This includes items such as process computers, pH meters, weigh cells, pneumatic and electrical pressure transmitters, transformers, circuit breakers and electric motors.
Installs and repairs any instrument or electrical system. This includes temperature, pressure and flow control loops, process computer systems, power distribution systems, motor control circuits, and other systems.
Knows how to and executes calibrations on all types of process instrumentation. This includes being able to accurately calibrate pH systems, flow systems, density systems, turbidity systems and conductivity systems.
Utilizes process knowledge to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair equipment with minimal disruption of the operating plant. Diagnoses problems, determines the cause, and initiates a course of action to correct the problem. Possible problems include programming errors, operator errors, overloaded circuits, fluctuating control signals, intermittent ground faults and faulty components.
Self directs (and can work effectively on a team) and leads all above-mentioned tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
Will be required to assist mechanics in performing mechanical repairs as needed.
Responsibilities include planning for materials, time, scheduling availability with other departments, and requisitioning tools and materials for the task.
Executes verbal or written instructions with the aid of prints or manufacturer’s literature, or by exercising sound judgment.
Assesses each task assigned and recommends workable improvements as warranted.
Job will require responding to off-shift call-ins and may require overtime while on shift without notice. Job may also require rotating shift work.
Knows and observes applicable company policies, procedures, and safe practices. Must comply with NFPA 70E regulations.
Fully supports EHS and TPM (Total Productive Management) across the plant.
Fully supports GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the Quality System and Policy