Instrument and Electrical Technician

Westlake Chemical Corp. • Deer Park, TX

47d

About The Position

Trouble-shoot, calibrate, maintain, and install plant instrumentation and electrical systems and components. Document findings, correct drawings to reflect as-built conditions, and maintain equipment history files and logs.

Requirements

• Heat trace testing knowledge using a multi-meter and megohm meter
• Knowledge of heat trace control panels
• Knowledge of thermal insulation systems
• Troubleshooting capabilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work through problems in stressful conditions and remain calm.
• Respond to off-hours plant emergencies as a shared responsibility with other technician.
• Must have or meet requirements for a TWIC card.
• Must have NCCER certification or equivalent.
• Must have NCCER validation or equivalent
• High school diploma/GED with minimum 5 years petrochemical plant experience as an I&E technician.
• 2-year technical college diploma or military training in instrumentation, electrical, or electronics, and minimum of 3-years plant experience would be an acceptable substitute for the above requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Process analyzer skills and experience is a plus.
• DCS and PLC programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Able to read and interpret instrument and electrical installation drawings, process plant P&ID s, wiring schematics, loop drawings, electrical one-line drawings and component assembly drawings.
• Able to read and follow technical manuals, specification sheets, maintenance instructions, parts bill of materials, and understand the significance of materials of construction for specific applications.
• Function check, diagnose, and calibration instrument sensors, transmitters, and control elements for process parameters such as temperature, flow, level, and pressure.
• Diagnose and maintain electrical and electronics systems and components such as relays, switches, power supplies, motor control circuits, AC/DC motors, variable speed drives, electric tracing, transformers, and wiring.
• Basic trouble-shooting and component replacement on control system hardware such as DCS and PLC systems.
• Assist in determining repairs needed by recommending replacement parts, options, and solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all environmental, safety, and health policies and safe work practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees