Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Technician

Covestro•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Instrument and Electrical Technician evaluates, analyzes, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots electrical instruments and computerized process control systems. The technician assists engineers with research, troubleshooting, installation, and implementation of sophisticated control apparatus, while working with minimal supervision, making decisions, and helping Operations troubleshoot the unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and at least one of the following: an associate degree or college certificate in a discipline related to instrumentation and/or electrical work; applicable armed forces training; Certified Control Systems Technician III certificate; five years of instrumentation or electrical experience in a plant environment; or completion of an electrical apprenticeship program.
Availability for after-hours call-in and occasional shift support.
Eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe.
Ability to read basic electrical and instrumentation drawings.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Instrumentation or Electrical.
Thirty months of previous instrumentation/electrical experience in a chemical plant complex.
Working knowledge of analog and digital instrumentation and controls, distributed and computer-controlled systems, programmable logic controllers, and power distribution equipment up to 480V/2300V/4160V.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

Test, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on PCT critical equipment and instruments, and maintain test, calibration, and PM records.
Install, improve, or modify PCT equipment.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PCT systems and related electrical equipment in assigned areas.
Perform periodic preventive maintenance to support equipment reliability.
Maintain accurate red-line records, including electrical single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams for PCT systems.
Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, and plant personnel to support successful PCT project execution.
Monitor contract personnel as needed.
Maintain strong safety awareness and knowledge of plant, PCT, and safety procedures.
Maintain ongoing commitment and involvement in the quality improvement process.
Evaluate recurring maintenance problems, determine root causes, and formulate corrective action plans.
Troubleshoot PCT systems to identify and correct problems.
Interpret information from test equipment, documentation, and verbal reports from Operations to expedite equipment repairs.