What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Maintenance Technician position at Trecora?
Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking to obtain a position in Lawrence, KS? Are you detail-oriented and enjoy working collaboratively with a team? We are looking for a motivated Electrical Maintenance Technician who can bring expertise and experience to our organization. This position will provide opportunities for you to fully utilize your skills, all while adding value to an exceptional company!
The Company
Trecora specializes in manufacturing high-purity hydrocarbons, specialty petrochemical products, and synthetic polyethylene waxes. In addition to our product lines, we offer custom processing services. We operate multiple facilities across the United States and are known for our strong safety culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to sustainable operations. Our headquarters is located in The Woodlands, TX.
Why join Trecora
- Be part of a mid-sized, growing company where your work is visible and valued
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership
- Drive projects that directly improve safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and production
- Gain opportunity for professional growth in operations, engineering, or leadership roles
Core values we live by:
- We foster an environment of respect, encouraging open and honest communication among all stakeholders
- We embrace a culture of continuous improvement and critical thinking, driving excellence through innovative solutions and a commitment to energy efficiency in everything we do
- We prioritize the well-being of our people, safeguarding the environment, and nurturing the communities in which we operate
The Position
Lay-out, assemble, install, test or repair, and calibrate pneumatic or electronic instrumentation. Able to troubleshoot, modify, install, run, and program all programmable plant equipment (PLCs, TDC, etc.)
The maintenance electrician will be able to perform the following tasks with little or no supervision.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Lay-out, assemble, and install electrical or instrumentation lines and equipment of all kinds from complex blueprints, diagrams, and rough sketches
- Program plant programmable equipment PLC’s, TDC’s, PC, etc
- Develop, perform, and conduct routine PMs on Plant Instruments, PLC’s, DCS, and PC systems
- Troubleshoot Process Control Loops and take corrective measures
- Take active part in system upgrades for new and obsolete instrumentation
- Taking ownership for plant process reliability
- Initiate and follow through with process changes
- Troubleshoot electrical motors or motor systems, etc., and take corrective action
- Install and repair electrical control equipment including conduit, tray cable, etc
- Install and repair electric motors
- May guide other maintenance personnel as required on specific jobs
- Assist in the training of maintenance personnel
- Watch for any irregularities in the equipment operation, correct where possible and advise supervisor of defects needing attention
- Inspect, adjust, and calibrate instruments as scheduled and record pertinent information as required by ISO, PSM and MI programs
- Install, troubleshoot, and replace instruments of all kinds from complex blueprints, diagrams, and rough sketches
- Perform electrical work pertaining to instrument operations
- Ensure that production and housekeeping in assigned areas meet Good Manufacturing Practice Standards
- Follow all applicable safety requirements
- Comply with the requirements of the Lawrence Quality System
- Complete other job responsibilities as assigned and all jobs in a timely manner
Minimum Qualifications
- Successful completion of Electrician Selection Process
- Two years industrial electrical experience required
- Minimum Qualifications for Senior Electrician
- Successful completion of Electrician Selection Process
- Four years industrial electrical experience
- Three years of instrumentation experience preferred
- ISA certification preferred not required
Apply today and tell us why you would be a good fit for our Electrical Maintenance Technician position!
Trecora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status established by federal, state, or local laws.