Maintenance Technician, I/E

Westlake•Longview, TX

3d•Onsite

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.
Must be willing to work overtime, shift schedules, and assist other craft disciplines in performing a repair task.

Nice To Haves

Two-year college degree/approved apprenticeship strongly preferred.

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, repair, 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 the 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.
Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected.
Attend Monthly Safety Meetings to help prevent off site and job accidents.