Maintenance Technician, I/E

Westlake • Longview, TX

2d • 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.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to see details of objects that are more/less than a few feet away; see differences between colors, shades, and brightness, and determine the distance between objects.
• Must be able to respond to audible emergency alarms inside the plant.
• Must be able to evacuate when required.

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.
• 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.
• Attend Monthly Safety Meetings.

Benefits

• Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment.
• We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

What This Job Offers

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