What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical & Instrumentation / Controls (EI) Technician position at Arclin Amines?
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Major Job Responsibilities/Activities:
Description
Major Job Responsibilities/Activities:
- Responsible for all facets of routine and extensive preventive/predictive maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment such as transformers, motors (low and medium voltage, 5kV), lighting, transmitters, valves, alarms, and other process control devices.
- Replace switches, relays, transmitters, sensing devices, motors, valves, and other faulty equipment.
- Perform calibrations on all types of industrial pressure, level, flow, and temperature devices.
- Must be able to work safely around all electrical and mechanical equipment (lock out/tag out procedures, confined space procedures, etc.)
- Examine parts for defects such as opens, shorts, insulation breakdowns, wear, burns or breakage to determine underlying cause and effect of machine performance
- To possess strong troubleshooting skills, ownership and initiative in solving Electrical & Instrumentation issues, and an ability to work independently when necessary.
- Clean, lubricate, and adjust electrical parts, equipment and machinery to obtain proper operating conditions.
- Perform work in above ground spaces by using harnesses, scissor and boom lifts.
- Provide input to keep and maintain spare parts inventory levels at all times.
- Participates in MOCs, PHAs, and functional description reviews.
- Know and follow all applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHEC, NFPA, NEC standards and company procedures
- Ability to work overtime, as needed, and available for call out overtime.
- Experience with controls and able to monitor electrical systems and mechanical equipment.
- Ability to read and understand piping and instrument drawings, loop drawings, specification sheets, electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and blue prints.
- Knowledge of Troubleshooting of PLC and breakdowns, relay logic controls, AC/DC drives, pump & motor controls required.
- Exposure to work on natural gas appliances, pneumatic, hydraulic, Chemical Systems and Batching processes
- Experience with logic controllers, with 4-20 mA instrumentation, 3 phase motors and controls, transformers, control panels, and wiring
- Ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Basic computer skills required.
- Work in a team environment.
