Instrument and Electrical Technician

OxyChem•Gregory, TX

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About The Position

OxyChem is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Instrument and Electrical Technician for its chemical manufacturing plant in Gregory, Texas. The role involves maintaining and repairing plant instrumentation, control systems, analyzers, and electrical equipment while prioritizing employee, customer, community, and environmental health and safety. The technician will diagnose equipment issues, implement corrective actions, consult with vendors as needed, conduct equipment evaluations, and research specifications for materials, testing, and repairs.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Five years of process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience in industry, or two years of industry maintenance experience and an associate degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology.
Proficiency troubleshooting with loop drawings, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-lines, and P&I drawings.
Proficiency maintaining process control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters.
Proof of NCCER certification before employment; electrical and/or instrumentation certification preferred.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
High proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and perform walking, bending, and stooping.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator, and respond to visual and audible alarms.

Nice To Haves

Additional chemical plant or manufacturing experience.
Experience with high-voltage systems (115 kV, 13.8 kV, and 4160 V), circuit breakers, motor starters, relaying, cable terminations and repairs, and an understanding of HIPOT, TTR, phasing, and Megger testing.
Good working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Protect the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and the communities where OxyChem operates or transports products.
Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on plant instrumentation, control systems, analyzers, and electrical equipment.
Diagnose minor problems promptly and accurately and implement corrective actions; consult equipment vendors as necessary.
Set up and operate limited types of shop tools, specialized test and measuring equipment, and hand tools used for machine installation or maintenance.
Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors, instruments, and related equipment.
Troubleshoot 120-volt AC controls, 480-volt motors, and switchgear.
Research specifications for materials, testing, and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment.