I&E Technician at Westlake

Plaquemine, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Chemicals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Certificate from an approved Instrument/Electrical school is required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial plant; technical training with a science background or equivalent is preferred
Good working knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and safeguards in respective discipline for maintenance and construction of a continuous process chemical plant
Basic knowledge of fluid dynamics and process control
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings
High mechanical aptitude and the ability to comprehend and apply information in technical service manuals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good computer skills
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, squat/bend, push/pull; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Perform calibration, repair and integrity checks of process instrumentation and electrical equipment to assure that accuracy, functionality, and reliability are within acceptable limits
Implement and document a preventative and predictive maintenance schedule for process instrumentation and industrial electrical equipment that assures a high on-stream time
Provide technical assistance to production and engineering groups on application of new and modification of existing process instrumentation
Maintain, update, report, requisition, and document the instrument/electrical department records and resources to assure availability and dependability of test equipment, tools, spare parts, outside repairs, specifications, equipment history, vendor resources, and library resources
Continuously improve by staying informed and educated on current safety, technical, and quality practices
Support the continuous operation of the plant by being available outside of regular scheduled work hours
Provide on-the-job training to other I/E technicians and to those deemed appropriate by management
Demonstrate strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environment
Report injuries, incidents and hazards to unit supervision as soon as reasonably possible
Conduct tasks with appropriate PPE as assigned
Responsible for personal safety and that of fellow employees
Provide attention to detail and dedication to work in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as high quality product
Practice, participate and support the plant’s health, safety and housekeeping policies, procedures and processes to create and maintain an orderly, safe, and healthy work environment