Instrumentation Technician Job

 Instrumentation Technician

The Instrumentation Technician, reporting to the Shift Leader, will interact with all other trade, production engineering and scheduling groups to accomplish job duties.  The Technician will comply with all HSEQ policies, regulations, and requirements as well as the Arkema rules/policies/procedures.  The incumbent understands and executes Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events in the process and reports all near misses, accidents or incidents to the supervisor. The position is located in a Chemical manufacturing facility with all the inherent risks.  Activities may include:

• 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.

The successful candidate will have:

• 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.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, Excel).
• Proficiency of plant specific software (CMMS, PI or similar).
• 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.
• Self-motivation and ability to perform multiple tasks at once with minimum supervision