Instrumentation & Controls Electrician

Magris Talc•Houston, TX

20h•$82,973 - $103,716•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a key operations support position responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control systems within the plant. The position requires working with Rockwell Software tools for troubleshooting and minor PLC/HMI program changes, and collaborating with mechanical and engineering staff to ensure safe and efficient work completion. The role involves maintaining up to 480 VAC electrical motor control systems, field instrumentation, programmable controllers, lighting, and other support systems. It also requires working with the Controls Engineering group and outside contractors on maintenance, design, and construction of electrical and control systems.

Requirements

Technical school certificate/degree in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or related field or ability to test out of by proving competency of program material.
Three to five years’ experience in overall plant maintenance.
Must hold or be willing to obtain one of the following: State electrical license OSHA or MSHA electrical certification, or other formal training or electrical certification or ISA instrumentation certification.
Significant demonstrable knowledge and experience in the area of plant instrumentation, electrical systems and maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret equipment wiring diagrams, and piping and instrument diagrams.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees and the general public.
Strong organizational skills, the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and competing priorities, and time management also required.
Must be able to maintain professional demeanor at all times and be able to build credibility with all levels within the organization.
Developed computer skills needed for calibration programs and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Strong working knowledge of Programmable Control Systems.
Experience with various Microsoft programs including Word, and Excel.
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required to liaise with internal project teams and external vendors.
Strong organization skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a team environment with changing priorities and time pressures.
Excellent working knowledge of state and local electrical codes.
Experience in the design and layout new electrical systems.
Ability to troubleshoot all types of electrical issues from 480V motor testing to 24 VDC control wiring.

Nice To Haves

Master Electrician and/or Journeyman license highly preferred.
Knowledge of Plant Ethernet Networks and Rockwell Ethernet/IP Communication.

Responsibilities

Promote a culture of excellence through fully implementing all QEHS programs, demonstrating personal ownership and accountability, and supporting continuous improvement programs.
Provide coordination for all site electrical needs including existing and future states.
Maintain all electrical, instrumentation, and control systems within the plant.
Use Rockwell Software tools to troubleshoot control issues and perform minor PLC/HMI program changes as needed.
Work alongside mechanical and engineering staff to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to acceptable levels of workmanship.
Work closely with Controls Engineering group on new process installations and existing process modifications that require electrical, instrumentation and controls changes or additions.
Fully support location health, safety, environmental and quality programs (HSEQ) by participating in their implementation, maintenance, and enforcement as well as compliance with corporate programs and policies.
Ensure that maintenance is planned, scheduled, and performed in the most cost-effective manner.
Ensure equipment availability is adequate to meet the budget expectations.
Lead proactive maintenance versus reactive maintenance, encouraging all production and maintenance personnel to communicate work to be planned and scheduled.
Troubleshoot electrical and control issues using Volt/Ohm meters, amp meters, meggers.
Provide hands-on assistance to plant personnel with troubleshooting process issues in any of the plant’s production systems.
Perform general instrument/electrical maintenance, including electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and accurately calibrating meters and transmitters.
Utilize Allen Bradley VFD’s and Soft Starts from installation and start-up to maintenance and troubleshooting.
Use Rockwell Software PLC programming software to help troubleshoot issues and perform minor program changes working closely with Controls Engineering group.
Implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
Troubleshoot FANUC Robotics.
Assist Process engineer in acquiring process data for analysis via Factory Talk Historian.
Collaborate with engineering, production, sourcing, and maintenance personnel in the improvement and/or optimization of plant instrumentation and processes.
Propose instrumentation maintenance schedules and tasks to maintain efficacy and reliability.
Assist Maintenance department with motor or other component replacement as needed.
Keep Plant electrical inspection ready for MSHA inspections and respond quickly to abate any infraction.
Take field measurements to verify new installation or modifications.
Work with and oversee outside electrical contractors to ensure projects meet timelines.