Instrument Electrical Technician

Innophos • Geismar, LA

93d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is the safe execution of installation, repair and testing of facility instrumented and electrical systems at the Geismar, Louisiana Plant.

Requirements

• Education level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• NCCR & NCCR Plus Certification.
• Essential skills/knowledge: Computer literacy.
• Heavy Instrumentation experience preferred.
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily meeting to receive and discuss priority and routine work orders.
• Utilize diagnostic apparatus to perform testing for the purpose of repairing, replacing or calibrating plant equipment.
• Select, install, and operate measurement devices such as portable gas detectors, pH analyzer, chiller, valves, and transmitters for level, pressure, temperature, and flow.
• Communicate with unit operations to ensure work site has been prepared and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
• Follow lockout, tag-out procedures, check for documentation of entry permit and ensure lines are closed and locked.
• Inspect worksite to determine presence/root cause of obstruction or change in operational capabilities.
• Dismantle equipment using hand and power tools to locate the failed equipment (motors, pumps, or valves).
• Communicate findings to supervisor and production supervisor as needed.
• Assess the failed equipment, order replacement parts, and assemble the equipment with the new parts.
• Test/inspect/calibrate vent pressure, chiller, various analyzers, leak testing, etc.
• Perform research to identify availability of new technology to improve equipment efficiency and reliability.
• Follow diagnosis of electrical layout, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender.
• Pull wiring through conduit, splice wires by twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connect wiring to equipment such as lighting, motors, and instrumentation using hand tools.
• Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels.
• Connect power cables to equipment such as electric motor and install grounding leads.
• Test continuity of the circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, and/or megger.
• Complete all regulatory and company mandated training to comply with health, safety, food safety and environmental requirements and policies.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire.
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance.
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts.
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution.
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days.
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program.
• Educational assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees