I&E Technician

Evonik•Houston, TX

5d•$47 - $51

About The Position

Evonik is hiring an I&E Technician to design, develop, install, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, electrical equipment, and control systems, including PLC-based hardware and software. The role provides technical assistance to unit operations, project engineers, and contract engineers, and recommends technology to replace obsolete equipment. The technician prepares field change packages for new instrument installations and upgrades, keeps instrumentation, control, electrical, information systems, and Mechanical Integrity documentation current, and writes, modifies, and reviews procedures for plant improvements and safety. The position requires maintaining productivity in accordance with work instructions and excellent TPM housekeeping in the maintenance shop and plant.

Requirements

Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, and work at elevation on scaffolds, hydraulic lifts, and ladders.
Ability to use hand wrenches and a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Perform instrumentation and electrical assignments with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership for work and workplace.
Communicate with plant personnel with limited directional guidance from supervisors and exercise creativity and latitude.
Knowledge of LOTO.
Ability to read and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Nice To Haves

Five years of verifiable Instrument craft experience in the petrochemical industry preferred.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain productivity at the level defined by company work instructions.
Maintain TPM housekeeping standards in the maintenance shop and plant.
Troubleshoot instrumentation, control, and electrical problems and advise engineers on process-problem troubleshooting.
Provide technical assistance to unit operations, project engineers, and contract engineers for project and non-project work as needed.
Recommend newer technologies to replace obsolete equipment.
Prepare field change packages for new instrument installations and upgrades.
Keep instrumentation, control systems, electrical systems, information systems, and Mechanical Integrity documentation up to date.
Design, develop, install, and repair instrument and electrical control systems and equipment.
Provide installation and technical support for PLC-based hardware and software.
Write, modify, and review procedures for plant improvements and safety.