I & E Technician Job

Location:      Axis Plant

Job Title:      I & E Technician

Situation in organization

This position reports to the Shift Leader

Job dimensions

The I&E Technician will interact with other disciplines such as safety, environmental, production, administrative, shift leaders, process technicians, control technicians, engineers, designers, other mechanics, I&E technicians,  planner/scheduler, storeroom clerks, etc., to accomplish job duties.

Key Activities and responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the Instrument, Electrical, and Controls (IEC) craft workers group.
  • Participates in daily maintenance execution meeting and “Safety Toolbox” discussion.
  • Completes assigned work order tasks outlined in the IEC craft schedule.
  • Supports and performs assigned instrument and electrical tasks as required.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with HSE procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical materials and publications.
• External I&E contract services.
  • Assists Planner/Scheduler  with coordinating external I&E contract resources as needed (APCO, Fenwal, Alabama Scale, Emerson-Rosemount, etc.).
  • Supports external controls contract service personnel as required while performing tasks on site.
• Responsible for day-to-day calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the following instrument and electrical systems :
  • Pressure, flow, level, temperature, and PH instrumentation.
  • Environmental monitoring systems such as the thermal oxidizer, opacity monitors, and flares.
  • Packaging equipment
  • Wireless telemetry system
  • Electrical transmission and distribution systems including 12.5 kV line, switches, gangswitches, transformers, switchgear, and motor control centers (MCCs).
  • Complete Safety Critical PMs assigned to monitor compliance, troubleshoot malfunctions for cause and correction.
• Safety Support
  • Job Hazards Analysis
  • Incident Investigations
  • Job Task Audits
  • Equipment Audits
  • Action items resulting from Incidents
• Participate in On-call for afterhours support for Plant as needed.

 Context and environment

The context and environment for this position will be plant-wide.

HSEQ Responsibilities

• Comply with the HSEQ Policy.
• Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements as made known by the site and by the business unit (BU).
• Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business unit (BU) and Arkema Inc.
• Follow HES and Operating Discipline procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• As required, initiates and participates in Root Cause Investigations
• Understands and executes Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events in the process.
• Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions, aka SP, SOP, PWI, TM, to ensure productivity, quality assurance and cost effectiveness.
• Review their work areas for potential losses and Report hazards to the direct supervisor.
• Report Near Misses to the direct supervisor.
• Report Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor.
• Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system.

Required Education/Qualifications /Work experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a technical certification in either industrial electrical/instrument/control/HVAC systems.
• Must have annual OSHA-approved CPR training.
• Minimum 5-years related experience and/or 2-years of college/trade school in addition to High School Diploma.
• Proficient with standard Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, Excel).
• Proficient user of plant specific software (CMMS, PI).
• Successful completion of aptitude and skills assessment, troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments critical; must be self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license with proficient driving skills and an acceptable driving record.

Demonstrated Competencies

Self-motivated individual able to perform multiple tasks at once with minimum supervision