I&E Technician

INEOS•Texas City, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument and Electrical Technician (Journeyman) is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing instrumentation and electrical equipment. This role requires a commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and high-quality work. The technician will develop programs to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries, improve operations productivity, and contribute to the protection of employees. They will maintain strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations, rules, and procedures, and actively participate in maintaining and improving safety performance. The role also involves promoting continual improvement of safety and asset reliability through equipment, job plan, and procedure revisions, and working to improve maintenance processes and methods to reduce potential mistakes and defects. Collaboration with operations to resolve asset issues is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

Associates degree in Instrumentation or related field
Completion of a 5-year apprenticeship program
3 years of experience in a related field
Good knowledge of digital, electronic and pneumatic instrumentation and controls and related troubleshooting techniques
Good knowledge of motors, power and control circuits and related troubleshooting techniques.
Good knowledge of smart transmitters and field devices and the tools used to check them.
Good knowledge of schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, blueprints and PID drawings.
Must have a functional knowledge of / be familiar with Distributed control systems or DCSs (e.g. Invensys I/A, Emerson Delta V)
Must have a functional knowledge of / be familiar with Programmable logic controllers or PLCs (e.g. Modicon, Rockwell)
Must possess or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to first day of employment
Possess skills, knowledge, and training related to implementation of life critical processes: LOTO, system and process openings, working at heights, hot work, confined space entry, energized electrical work.
Basic understanding of Microsoft-based programs: MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and install instrumentation and electrical equipment.
Commit to learning, following, and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process & Behavioral Safety.
Follow standard procedures to ensure safety, environmental compliance, and high-quality work.
Develop programs to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries and improve operations productivity.
Maintain strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations, rules, and procedures.
Follow all safety and process safety protocols and procedures.
Actively participate to maintain and improve safety performance.
Promote continual improvement of safety and asset reliability through equipment, job plan, and procedure revisions.
Work to improve maintenance processes and methods to reduce potential mistakes and defects.
Collaborate with operations to resolve asset issues.
Work with various systems, including plant lighting, thermostat systems, and programmable controllers to repair and install instrumentation and electrical components.
Perform tests, calibrations, and linearity checks on equipment to ensure accurate readings and optimal performance.
Read electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and ladder logic for troubleshooting and system understanding.
Read manufacturer specifications and blueprints to disassemble and reassemble complex systems.
Work to meet schedule requirements while continuing efforts toward personal development and continuous improvement.
Support site profitability, regulatory compliance, and product quality through executing equipment preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with procedures and best practices seeking maintenance excellence.
Support asset improvement initiatives.
Troubleshoot and determine causes of asset poor performance, failure, and wear.
Propose and lead changes to improve reliability and optimize cost.
Use calibration software and computer aided calibrators to perform instrument calibrations.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, including labor hours, observations, and actions taken in a computerized maintenance management system.
Report findings appropriately.
Participate in factory acceptance testing and functional testing of new installations to verify proper operation.
Attend training sessions designed to improve skills and acquaint technician with new equipment, repair and troubleshooting techniques.