Maintenance Tech, I/E at Westlake

Longview, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Chemicals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Five years minimum field experience in Instrument/Electrical Field in the petrochemical industry
  • Two-year college degree/approved apprenticeship strongly preferred
  • Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics
  • General understanding of motor controls
  • Understand the basics of process instrumentation
  • Willing to work overtime, shift schedules and assist other craft disciplines
  • Physical ability to sit, stand, walk; full use and range of motion of arms, hands and fingers; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, lie down or work from elevated platforms; move over uneven terrain or in confined spaces; lift up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally
  • Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, see details at varying distances, distinguish colors, shades, brightness and distances

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 training of others
  • Perform any other tasks as requested by supervision
  • Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety and the safety of all personnel on site
  • Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental incidents or issues to management
  • Attend Monthly Safety Meetings

Skills

480V Electrical Systems
Instrumentation Calibration
Transmitter Installation
Loop Checks
DCS Troubleshooting
Control Valves
Electrical Breakers
Relays
Preventative Maintenance
Valve Actuators
SAP
Amp Readings
Voltage Testing

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About Westlake

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