Instrument Mechanic - Chesterfield

AdvanSix•Colonial Heights, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Instrumentation OR 2 years of experience in Instrumentation and Controls installation, troubleshooting, and repair in a Chemical Plant, Refinery, or similar Industrial environment
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of PLCs, DCS, etc.
Knowledge of instrumentation design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment
Well-rounded field experience applying good engineering practices to instrumentation repair work for a variety of typical process plant equipment
Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environment
Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull
Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, etc.
Ability to work with hazardous materials
Ability to work alone and in isolated areas, work around hot surfaces and high temperatures
Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet, and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE
Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair: Electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems (i.e. transmitters, switches, analyzers, control valves, relays, etc.)
Automated control systems (PLC/DCS), discrete input/output devices, communication systems, and computer workstations
Wide variety of instruments including pH, conductivity, ultrasonic, guided wave radar, mass flow, pressure transducers, RTDs, nuclear levels, etc
Chart recorders, digital displays, gauges
Piping, tubing, and wiring connections, pneumatic control systems
Low-voltage wiring systems
Electric heating and HVAC controls
Security and surveillance systems
Instrument enclosures and wiring systems
Performing and documenting instrument calibrations
Performing and documenting preventive maintenance (PM) activities for instrumentation equipment.
Supporting job plan and shop paper development.
Interfacing with equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants.
Updating maintenance documentation for critical plant equipment.
Providing daily support to all plant operations in order to continue 24/7 operations
Performing scheduled and non-scheduled work orders
Communicating with planners and ordering non-stock parts
Looking up, reading, and understanding manuals, schematics, and P&ID’s
Willing to work overtime when required
Ability to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment including, but not limited to climbing ladders and performing confined space entries
Willing and able to be trained and learn new technologies as the skills of an Instrument Mechanic advance with new technologies and applications
Ability to work independently and in a multi-functional team environment
Additional responsibilities as needed

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision & wellness programs
Paid vacation
401K with company matching
Health savings programs
Disability & life insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
Periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness
Paid holidays
Eligibility to purchase company stock
Eligibility for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending and health savings account eligibility
Employer-provided short term disability benefits
Eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits
Employer-provided basic life insurance
Eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages