What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation and Electrical Technician position at Vertex Refining LA?
Description:
The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems, and electrical equipment in the plant. The I&E Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection, calibration, repair, testing, adjustment, installation, and removal of all electronic and electrical plant equipment and systems. The I&E Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. This person will work an hourly M-F position. The Refinery Process is a 24/7 operation, so work hours on occasion could require nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Overtime is permitted for the I&E Technician.
Responsibilities:
- Perform and document maintenance, calibration, installation, fault diagnosis, and repair of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems.
- Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair plant instrumentation i.e., transmitters, analyzers, control valves, switches, relays, guided wave radars, mass flow meters, pressure transmitters, RTDs etc.
- Inspect, repair, and remove all types of generators, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and work with electrical systems
- Troubleshoot 480V 3-phase electrical systems, MCCs, VFDs, and motors.
- Programming of automation systems (DCS – Delta V)
- Maintain instrumentation and electrical spare parts inventory to maintain plant reliability.
- Assist engineers and managers in conducting tests.
- Participation in incident investigation and corrective action development as a part of a continuous improvement program.
- Support mechanics and operators.
- Perform general electrical maintenance and housekeeping.
- Scope and manage instrumentation and electrical installations and capital projects, including supervising of contract labor.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum I&E Certification, related degree, or 4-year apprenticeship
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a plant environment
- Experience working in a small plant environment is a strong plus
- Ability to work well with others and be self-directed with only general supervision
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Email, ability to learn company-specific programs)
- Understanding piping and instrument diagrams, signal flow diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, loop sheets, and wire lists
- DCS Programming skills is a strong plus, experience with Delta V is ideal
- Ability to provide solutions quickly and accurately in stressful situations
- Able to communicate with internal company personnel and external vendors effectively
- Must have outstanding interpersonal skills, communicating well with employees, peers and superiors verbally and in writing.