Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Evonik•Chester, PA

About The Position

The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, adjusts, and performs preventive maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, and analytical equipment. The employee must follow applicable electrical codes, manuals, procedures, diagrams, and specifications, and adhere to GMP and food-safety procedures and controls within the boundaries of the role at the Chester site. The technician also supports plant operations by maintaining and modifying DCS and PLC systems, developing and modifying PLC code with PC-based configuration software, and making configuration and program changes to accommodate operational changes and new equipment within MOC guidelines. The role requires participation in a High Performance Work Team and a weekend call rotation, with availability for urgent call-ins in a union environment.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least five years of instrument and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment is highly preferred.
Satisfactory completion of an accredited formal training program in Process Instrumentation and Control and Electronics.
Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality Systems training (ISO 9000/14001), GMP, and Responsible Care training.
Manufacturing or chemical-plant I&E experience is required; experience must go beyond residential or commercial work.
Willingness to participate in a weekend call rotation and availability for urgent call-ins in a union environment.

Nice To Haves

A licensed electrician is preferred, but not required.
At least five years of instrument and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, adjust, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation, and analytical equipment.
Follow electrical codes, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and other specifications when carrying out work.
Periodically inspect and calibrate instrumentation to ensure accuracy.
Locate defective components using electrical and instrumentation test equipment.
Install power-supply and signal wiring and cables, cable tray, and conduit for machines, electrical equipment, instrumentation, DCS, signal-interface cabinets, and telephone systems.
Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical/electronic test equipment.
Replace faulty electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines, electrical equipment, and instrumentation.
Develop and maintain an inventory of spare parts and materials for routine installation, repair, and maintenance.
Acquire and retain troubleshooting, repair, and installation skills and knowledge, and participate in on-site and off-site vendor or technical training.
Acquire basic knowledge of processes involved in production units and function effectively in a High Performance Work Team environment.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain DCS and PLC logic systems.
Develop and modify PLC code using PC-based configuration software.
Analyze plant operations through the DCS system and make configuration and program changes to modify operations and interface new plant equipment within MOC guidelines.
Adhere to GMP and food-safety procedures and controls applicable to the role.
Participate in a weekend call rotation and be available for urgent call-ins.