I&E Technician

INEOS Automotive Ltd

Texas City, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Best Practices, Blueprints, Calibration, Computer Software, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Electrical Components, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Health, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Foxboro, Functional Testing, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Operational Improvement, Performance Management, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Testing, Time Management
LOCATION
Texas City, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Excited to grow your career

We value our talented employees and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply.

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Compensation Grade

The Instrument and Electrical Technician Journeyman is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing instrumentation and electrical equipment.

Accountabilities of the Job

  • Safety: Requires that the incumbent commit to learning following and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process & Behavioral Safety as applicable to the position.
  • Ability to follow standard procedure to ensure safety, environmental compliance, and high-quality work.
  • Develop programs to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries and improve operations productivity, contribute to the protection of employees.
  • Maintain strict adherence to environmental health and safety regulations, rules, and procedures. Follow all safety and process safety protocols and procedures.
  • Actively participate to maintain and improve safety performance.
  • Promote continual improvement of safety and asset reliability through equipment, job plan, and procedure revisions.
  • Work to improve maintenance processes and methods to reduce potential mistakes and defects.
  • Collaborate with operations to resolve asset issues.

Maintenance

Work with various systems, including plant lighting, thermostat systems, and programmable controllers, to repair and install instrumentation and electrical components.

  • Perform tests, calibrations, and linearity checks on equipment to ensure accurate readings and optimal performance.
  • Reads electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and ladder logic for troubleshooting and system understanding.
  • Read manufacturer specifications and blueprints to disassemble and reassemble complex systems.
  • Work to meet schedule requirements while continuing efforts toward personal development and continuous improvement.
  • Support site profitability, regulatory compliance, and product quality through executing equipment preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with procedures and best practices, seeking maintenance excellence.
  • Support asset improvement initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot and determine causes of asset poor performance, failure, and wear.
  • Propose and lead changes to improve reliability and optimize cost.
  • Uses calibration software and computer-aided calibrators to perform instrument calibrations.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, including labor hours, observations, and actions taken, in a computerized maintenance management system.
  • Report findings appropriately.
  • Participates in factory acceptance testing and functional testing of new installations to verify proper operation.
  • Attends training sessions designed to improve skills and acquaint technician with new equipment repair and troubleshooting techniques.

Required Profile

  • Level of Education & Knowledge: Associates degree in Instrumentation or related field
  • Experience & Technical Skills: • Completion of a 5-year apprenticeship program • 3 years of experience in a related field • Good knowledge of: • Digital electronic and pneumatic instrumentation and controls and related troubleshooting techniques • Motors, power, and control circuits, and related troubleshooting techniques • Smart transmitters and field devices and the tools used to check them • Schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, blueprints, and PID drawings • Must have a functional knowledge of: • Distributed control systems or DCSs (e.g., Invensys IA, Emerson Delta V) • Programmable logic controllers or PLCs (e.g., Modicon Rockwell) • Possess skills, knowledge, and training related to the implementation of life-critical processes, LOTO system, and process openings, working at heights, hot work, confined space entry, and energized electrical work.
  • Competencies & Behavioral Skills: • Basic understanding of Microsoft-based programs (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook)

About the Company

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INEOS Automotive Ltd