I&E Technician

BASIC FUNCTION      

This position will provide Instrument and Electrical support for the continuous manufacture of quality high density polyethylene (HDPE) and specialty fluids (HDA), consistent with high standards of quality, safety, housekeeping, and good employee relations.  Provide support for all Baystar’s manufacturing facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General

•             Understand, support, and comply with all plant safety policies and procedures, including Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO) and all electrical safety procedures, and industry codes/standards

•             Position is in a chemical processing facility and requires overtime to meet plant needs, including alternative shifts as needed to meet facility needs

•             Position requires on-call duties, and the successful candidate must be able to respond 24/7, 100% of the time to plant emergencies on short notice, including nights, weekends, and holidays while on-call

•             Complete all assigned training by deadline

•             Contribute to continuous improvement by offering suggestions for long-term solutions to minimize costs, improve reliability, and improve loss control performance   

•             Other duties as assigned 

Technical

•             Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and provide preventative maintenance on plant instrumentation and electrical equipment (may include, but is not limited to, process transmitters, control valves, lighting, electrical wiring, electrical switchgear, motors, analyzers, HVAC, DCS, PLC, and other types of controls)

•             Keep thorough notes and records of work performed

•             Read and interpret equipment schematics, plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, process piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

•             Assist with design and implementation/construction of various small projects

•             Bend and route tubing and rigid conduit

CORE VALUES

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 4 Core Values

•             Caring:  Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment

•             Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration

•             Connected:  Build Strong Partnerships

•             Driven for Excellence: Commit to Continuous Improvement

COMPETENCIES

•             Dependability - Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record

•             Technical Skills - Maintains current understanding of technical processes/equipment uses technology to increase performance/productivity

•             Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services

•             Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

•             High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required

•             Minimum of six years’ experience in electrical and instrumentation field work

•             NCCER certification is required but may be waived in lieu of 10 years or greater in a refinery/petrochemical facility

•             Computer literacy (Microsoft) required

•             Candidate will be required to successfully complete a bench test

•             Candidates will be required to successfully complete extensive testing, drug/alcohol screen, physical requirement evaluation and an extended training period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

•             Advanced training in the field

•             Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC, Variable Speed Drives, and Honeywell and/or Emerson DCS systems

•             Refrigerant license and/or NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training

•             Experience with high-voltage switchgear and substations

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

•             Follow site safety requirements for the role and wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, hand, and fall protection) when inside plant environment or where directed by signage or procedure

•             Wear a SCBA and/or facemask respirator where directed by signage or where safety precautions are necessary

•             Read and understand technical documents and procedures in English

•             Specific vision abilities include near, far, and intermediate distances, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

•             Required to work at ground level, from ladders, and from heights greater than 250’ above grade on fixed platforms, mobile equipment platforms, and scaffolding

•             Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders with and without a safety cage

•             Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 24" manways

•             Must be capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds

•             Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, crawling, walking, and climbing

•             Sit or stand for extended periods of time

•             Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day

•             Required to reach overhead and at shoulder level with hands and arms

•             Must demonstrate fine and gross motor coordination including pinching, gripping, turning, and keyboarding of both hands

•             Move about uneven surfaces, including catwalks, deck grating, and wet and muddy areas

•             Work outside in all weather conditions walking up to ½ mile per job