Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, Maintenance

Celanese International Corporation•Wilmington, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Celanese Wilmington is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the team. This role involves routine maintenance on instrumentation and electrical systems, understanding PM/PdM maintenance work processes, and utilizing SAP software for work orders, spare parts, and activity reporting. The technician will use calibration tools such as HART communicators, bench testing equipment, and 4-20 mA signal simulators. They will perform functional tests on Safety Instrumented Systems and Process Safety Interlocks according to international standards and engineering best practices, and complete calibration reports. The role also includes calibration and verification of process analyzers (Oxygen, pH, LEL, personal safety monitors), and understanding electrical principles for low voltage equipment. Troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment during abnormal activities are key responsibilities, requiring knowledge of smart instrumentation (pressure, level, temperature, flow, analyzers, nuclear devices) and electrical devices (motors, VFDs, breakers, switchgear, safety devices). The technician will read and interpret various industrial drawings, including P&IDs, loop sheets, control schematics, and electrical control circuit diagrams. Experience with control process equipment like PLC, DCS, and standalone controllers is necessary for troubleshooting. The role also supports minor improvement projects, including installation and commissioning, and field calibration of instrumentation. Installation of instrument tubing and conduit is also part of the duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 3+ years of experience in an instrumentation and/or electrician role
Ability to interpret various industrial drawings (schematic drawings to component level, PIDs).
Ability to associate circuit symbols with actual components.
Good mathematical skills including basic algebra for calculation of electrical/ electronic equations.
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and project consequences of proposed actions.
Ability to learn new technologies.
Strong interpersonal relation skills, work in a team environment and work independently.
Ability to be on-call based on IE rotation to assist with troubleshooting and repairs during off-shifts.
Ability to identify root cause for failures and communicate appropriately.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)
Understanding of PM/PdM maintenance work process.
Proficiency in using SAP software to verify work orders, spare parts and report performed activities.
Experience with calibration tools like HART communicators, bench testing equipment, 4-20 mA signals simulators.
Knowledge of Safety Instrumented System and Process safety interlocks functional testing.
Ability to perform calibration reports.
Experience with calibration patterns and monitors.
Experience with calibration and verification of process analyzers like Oxygen, pH, LEL – flammable, personal safety monitors.
Understanding of electrical bases for Low Voltage equipment: disconnecting, switching, racking in-out MCC’s etc.
Skills to troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical equipment.
Knowledge of principles of operation of process smart instrumentation: pressure, level, temperature, flow, analyzers, nuclear devices.
Knowledge of principles of operation of electrical devices: motors, variable frequency drives, electrical breakers and switchgears, electrical safety devices.
Experience using electrical meters (voltmeters, amp-meters, ohm-meters, megger, etc.) to perform troubleshoot.
Understanding and skills to read Process and Instrumentation diagrams, loop sheets, control schematics, I-line diagrams, electrical control circuit diagrams.
Knowledge of control process equipment like PLC (Programmable logic control), DCS (Distribute control system) and standalone controllers as part of the troubleshooting steps.
Ability to install minor improvement projects.
Ability to support commissioning of improvement projects; calibrating instrumentation or verifying loop control signals.
Experience with field calibration of instrumentation equipment.
Experience using field calibration tools; HART or BRAIN communicators, use of pneumatic tools to calibrate pressure devices.
Ability to install instrument tubing.
Ability to install conduit of various trade sizes (typically rigid) and accessories.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Certified
Chemical or petrochemical manufacturing plant experience

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance on instrumentation and electrical systems.
Understand and execute PM/PdM maintenance work processes.
Utilize SAP software for work orders, spare parts management, and activity reporting.
Use calibration tools like HART communicators, bench testing equipment, and 4-20 mA signal simulators.
Perform functional tests on Safety Instrumented Systems and Process Safety Interlocks.
Conduct calibration and verification of process analyzers (Oxygen, pH, LEL, personal safety monitors).
Understand and apply electrical principles for low voltage equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and electrical equipment during abnormal activities.
Read and interpret industrial drawings including P&IDs, loop sheets, control schematics, and electrical control circuit diagrams.
Work with control process equipment such as PLC, DCS, and standalone controllers.
Support installation and commissioning of minor improvement projects.
Perform field calibration of instrumentation equipment.
Install instrument tubing and conduit.
Interpret various industrial drawings (schematic drawings to component level, PIDs).
Associate circuit symbols with actual components.
Analyze problems, identify solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
Learn new technologies.
Work effectively in a team environment and independently.
Be on-call based on IE rotation for off-shift troubleshooting and repairs.
Identify root causes for failures and communicate appropriately.
Utilize computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).