Instrument & Electrical Technician Job

Arkema•Worth Township, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This job manages a broad spectrum of electrical work, requiring high skill in interpreting electrical diagrams/schematics, utilizing electrical diagnostic equipment, troubleshooting all electrical control circuitry and distribution equipment, revisions and design of said circuitry, proper switching and isolation of equipment, and knowledge of virtually all electrical applications and intricacies specific to the Alsip site. The position reports directly to the Alsip Engineering/Maintenance Leader and is responsible for performing highly diversified electrical and instrumentation duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and preventive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Requirements

HS diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production electrical and instrumentation experience.
Documentation of training/experience must be at the level to rate the applicant as an Electrical Qualified person (Certified Electrician).
4+ years of manufacturing experience.
Strong electrical/electronic and industrial skills.
Must be a highly motivated team player and able to work independently.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times.
Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding or powered lifts when required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of 277V lighting a plus.
Computer skills that include maintenance work requests and purchase requisitioning.
Experience in operating forklifts and/or aerial equipment.
Experience with digital and analog computer machine interfacing.

Responsibilities

Perform diversified electrical and electronic instrumentation duties, including preventive maintenance of motors, electrical apparatus, switchgear, MCCs, Variable Frequency Motor drives, electrical distribution and power panels (120V AC to 480 Volts 3 phase), and lighting systems.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, test and diagnostic meters, and electronic instrument calibration devices.
Operate forklifts and/or aerial equipment.
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and off hours.
Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during planned outages.
Participate in an on-call rotation.
Communicate with outside vendors or contractors for small capital project work.
Perform electro/mechanical skills including electrical troubleshooting and repair of production machines and related apparatus.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, one-line drawings, electrical/electronic schematics, and related drawings/diagrams.
Apply knowledge of Company, Local and National Electrical Code (NEC).
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, and test and make adjustments.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on equipment and plant facilities and update maintenance records and equipment history.
Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report unusual situations to supervision.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Be a team member on various site teams (e.g., Health and Safety Team).
Add and change PM’s and equipment in SAP.
Source and purchase Instrumentation and electrical parts as needed.
Provide support for Project Engineer(s) for specifying, sourcing, and startup of electrical and instrumentation systems on projects.
Provide support to Automation Team to resolve Instrumentation issues with the DCS (Delta V).
Act as on-site certified Illinois UST A/B Operator to maintain Monomer UST instrumentation.
Update and modify Instrumentation and Electrical Procedures as necessary.
Comply with the HSEQ Policy, Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements.
Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions (SP, SOP, PWI, TM).
Review work areas for potential losses and report hazards to the direct supervisor.
Report Near Misses and Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor.
Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system.
Participate in HSEQ activities.
Ensure workplace safety by conducting safety observations and reviews.
Participate in the maintenance department on-call rotation schedule.
Complete all assigned Impact items.
Support all AIMS initiatives.
Perform all other duties as assigned.