Maintenance Tech, I/E

Westlake • Longview, TX

109d

About The Position

Perform electrical and instrumentation related work assignments for the Maintenance Department based on job requests from the Production Department.

Requirements

• High School diploma or the equivalent.
• Five years minimum field experience in Instrument/Electrical Field in the petrochemical industry.
• Two-year college degree/approved apprenticeship strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime, shift schedules and assist other craft discipline in performing a repair task.

Responsibilities

• Repair and inspect 480V and below electrical wiring and systems.
• Remove and install electrical fuses on 480 volt and below power transmission equipment and motor starter overload devices.
• Remove and install air supply solenoids on control valves.
• Connect/disconnect 480-volt starters, electrical wire to terminals on pumps, motor operated valves, light fixtures and wall switches.
• Perform loop checks for process field instrumentation.
• Locate and correct electrical problems on equipment such as actuator valves, solenoids, electrical control circuits and control panels.
• Take amp readings for electrical motors and high/low voltage power supplies to equipment.
• Remove, calibrate and install transmitters such as pressure, flow, temperature, level and other instrumentation.
• Perform calibration of instruments such as emergency shutdown valves, process control valves, etc.
• Remove and install electrical breakers, relays, etc.
• Make voltage tests on instrumentation such as transmitters and controllers.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on electrical systems and equipment.
• Disassemble repairs and reassemble automatic valve actuators.
• Locate and correct problems with instrumentation such as DCS, panel switches, control valves, transmitters, etc.
• Remove, install and replace electrical lighting and fixtures.
• Order supplies, spare parts and material from the Warehouse via SAP.
• Make splices to electrical wiring such as feeder cables, motor leads, control wires, etc.
• Assist in training of others.
• Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.
• Have a general understanding of motor controls.
• Understand the basics of process instrumentation.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by supervision.
• Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site.
• Report Safety, Health or Environmental incidents or issues to management.
• Attend Monthly Safety Meetings to help prevent off site and job accidents.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED