Electrical & Instrumentation Technician at Westlake

Longview, Washington, United States

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Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Washington State Journeyman license or completed a Washington state approved electrical apprenticeship program
Must successfully pass annual physical and respirator fit test/certification
Must maintain current TWIC Card

Responsibilities

Perform job duties consistent with written job instructions
Know system feed points for main systems
Run cable; install conduit and cable tray; wire sizing
Assist mechanics with motor change, disconnect, rotation, MCC, and motor starter troubleshooting
Establish communication with field devices for troubleshooting and checking parameters
Shutdown, isolate rectifier system
Perform PM’s; troubleshoot systems; pH/ORP probe calibration
Install, assemble, and test Cat5 cables and drops
Understand plant processes and systems through review of operations training progression documents
Assist with PLC programming
Must maintain a thorough understanding of safety requirements for 4160 feed, 13.8 for hydrogen sub and building 76
Perform troubleshooting and maintenance for back-up and fire alarm system, VFD training, pump start modules, Fuji control system, and micro motion/vortex flow meter
Calibrate and verify transmitters with bench test (PT, LT, FT, AT testing) and troubleshooting
Participate in the work management system (WMS) by planning and communicating with Electrical and Controls Engineer and Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a routine basis
Fulfill on-call requirements for the E&I department (see On-Call Policy)
Complete all required safety and job-related training as assigned
Don and doff all required PPE including full face respirator (requires annual certification)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Electrical TroubleshootingInstrumentation CalibrationPLC ProgrammingVFD MaintenanceConduit InstallationCable Tray InstallationMotor Control CenterpH/ORP Probe CalibrationCat5 CablingFlow Meter TroubleshootingTransmitter CalibrationRectifier Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician position?

The salary is $49.73 per hour.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What are the key requirements for this role?

Candidates need a High School diploma or equivalent, a Washington State Journeyman license or completion of a Washington state approved electrical apprenticeship program, and must pass annual physical and respirator fit test plus maintain a current TWIC Card.

What benefits does Westlake offer?

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; basic life insurance, basic AD&D insurance, and short-term and long-term disability wage replacement benefits; 401k plan with employer match and annual contribution; 40 hours of paid service time (year one - four years); 10 paid Company holidays; and bonus plan eligibility.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment where employees work together to enhance peoples’ lives through products and community presence.