Maintenance Technician- Electrical (PE&O)

Westlake•Lake Charles, LA

About The Position

Performs electrical and instrumentation work assignments for the Instrument & Controls Department based on job requests from the Production Department. The role works with electrical power distribution systems, substations, motors, drives, battery and UPS systems, wiring, lighting, and conduit. The technician follows electrical safe work practices in accordance with NFPA 70E and must be able to respond to audible plant emergency alarms and evacuate when required. The job involves work inside and outside the plant, including operating units. Required personal protective equipment may include safety glasses and hearing protection. Work may involve exposure to outside elements, noise, dust, fumes, and gases, as well as use of stairs and elevators. Inside exposure is approximately 70% of the time and outside exposure approximately 30%.

Requirements

High school graduate.
One to two years of additional education in electrical and/or instrumentation schools.
Two to five years of field experience in Instrument/Electrical Field.
Current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
Satisfy pre-employment background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing, and pre-employment physical requirements.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Able to respond to audible emergency alarms and evacuate when required.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain switchgear and electrical power distribution equipment up to 13.8kV.
Perform switching and coordinate with the electric utility and contractors on maintenance of electrical systems up to 230kV.
Repair and inspect high- and low-voltage electrical wiring and systems.
Perform periodic substation equipment inspections and meter readings.
Connect, disconnect, and troubleshoot electric motors and motor starters.
Install, program, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives.
Maintain and troubleshoot UPS and battery systems.
Remove, install, and replace electrical lighting and fixtures.
Measure, cut, bend, and thread pipe, conduit, and tubing.
Follow electrical safe work practices in accordance with NFPA 70E.
Respond to audible emergency alarms inside the plant and evacuate when required.