I&E Technician

Evonik•Houston, TX

13d•$47 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Requirements

5 years of verifiable experience in the Instrument craft within the petrochemical industry preferred.
Ability to lift approx. 50lbs., climb stairs & ladders, and work at elevation (scaffolds, hydraulic lifts, ladders)
Use of hand wrenches & breathing apparatus (self-contained)
Perform instrumentation and electrical assignments with minimal supervision.
I&E Tech is expected to have a strong sense of ownership for their work and workplace.
I&E Tech communicates with plant personnel with very limited directional guidance from my supervisors. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Knowledge proficiency in LOTO.
Ability to read and participate in (RCA) Root Cause Analysis.

Responsibilities

Productivity level must consistently equal the company’s productivity as defined by work instructions.
Maintain excellent TPM housekeeping in accordance with company standards both within the maintenance shop and in the plant.
Troubleshooting instrumentation/control/electrical problems and advise engineers in troubleshooting process problems.
Providing technical assistance to unit operations, project engineers, and contract engineers on an as needed basis (project and non-project work).
Recommend newer technologies for the replacement of obsolete equipment.
Prepare field change packages for new instrument installations and upgrades.
Ensuring that all instrumentation, control systems, electrical and information systems documentation is up-to-date (including Mechanical Integrity documentation)
Designing, developing, and repairing all aspects of instrument / electrical control systems and instrument / electrical equipment. Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
Writing, modifying, and reviewing procedures for plant improvements and safety