Instrumentation Technician

Croda International • New Castle, DE

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Croda has an opening for an Electrical Technician within our maintenance team. Referred to as an I&E Technician. (Instrumentation and Electrical Technician). This individual should have Journeyperson papers in the electrical trade. Individuals with electrical experience should apply, regardless of instrumentation background. This role is not on-call, although may voluntarily accept overtime calls. Knowledge of safe work practices and a commitment to safety is required. The pay rate is $47.80 / hr.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Required Electrical Journey Person Papers.
• Or an NCCER Certificate of the Journey-Level Assessment for Industrial Electricians.
• Lift and move items up to 50 pounds and 155 lbs. with help
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Occasionally push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds
• Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
• Ability to climb ladders and stair towers safely and without limitation
• Ability to work in production environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours
• Required to move throughout the production floor including uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to wear a full-face respirator and pass all pulmonary function tests.
• Must be able to pass drug test, physical, and background check

Nice To Haves

• Individuals with electrical experience should apply, regardless of instrumentation background.

Responsibilities

• The position is responsible for the support of manufacturing equipment and all required maintenance tasks associated with it.
• This position is required to perform routine facility maintenance.
• Installs, maintains, adjusts, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventative and predictive maintenance on various types of electrical and electronic circuitry, and electro-mechanical.
• Replacing and wiring motors, instruments, and standard commercial fixtures.
• Troubleshooting instruments and PLCs.
• Repairing or replacing control valves and actuated ball valves.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal customers to ensure that work is implemented in a safe and timely manner.
• Attend site meetings, risk assessment studies and review meetings as required.
• Use computer systems for planned and reactive maintenance activities (SAP).
• The post holder will be expected to work both as part of a small team and on their own depending on the tasks being performed.
• The person may be expected to coach and advise less experienced employees and contractors e.g. apprentices.
• Use planning skills in order to carry out daily maintenance and small project tasks in a safe, healthy and environmentally acceptable manner.
• Identify materials and equipment required to rectify faults and breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with the relative legislative and site codes and standards within the scope of the role and be accountable for their own Health and Safety and those around them who could be affected by their actions.
• Attended required trainings throughout the year.

Benefits

• Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED