What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician position at Cornerstone Chemical Company?
The I/E Technician is responsible for providing maintenance support to the assigned production area and will be required to safely troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace faulty instrumentation and electrical equipment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and preform preventive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Troubleshoot transformers, motors (low and medium voltage, 5kV), lighting, transmitters, valves, alarms, and other process control devices.
- Perform calibrations on all types of industrial pressure, level, flow, and temperature devices.
- Replace switches, relays, transmitters, sensing devices, motors, valves, and other faulty equipment.
KEY SKILLS:
- Must be proactive, have a strong sense of time management and pride in workmanship so they can act independently when necessary.
- Must possess strong troubleshooting skills and be a self-starter in solving Instrumentation and electrical issues.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 years of related experience in an industrial facility environment or an equivalent mix of education and experience necessary to obtain journeyman level knowledge.
- Able to read and understand piping and instrument drawings, loop drawings, specification sheets, electrical schematics, and logic diagrams.
- Able to climb stairs (200 ft ) and ladders and lift up to 40 pounds.
- Capable of working in full personal protection equipment (PPE), air, respirator, suit, etc.
- Able to work overtime as needed and available for call out overtime.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Capable of PLC Programming
- Ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
- Experience with 4-20 ma instrumentation, 3 phase motors and controls, transformers, control panels, and wiring.
EDUCATION:
- Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred: AS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or similar; or completed apprenticeship in Instrumentation or Electrical field.
Cornerstone Chemical Company is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.