I / E Technician

Job Description

Job Description

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem's 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit www.braskem.com / usa.

Department : Maintenance & Reliability

Location : La Porte, TX

Travel Involved : 0-5%

Job Type : Full Time

Description :

Seeking an I&E Technician for the La Porte Plant M&R Team. The I&E Technician is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and electrical equipment at the plant. This position is also frequently called on to troubleshoot instrumentation / equipment problems and perform unscheduled equipment repairs. Additional duties include ordering and / or specifying parts needed, maintaining instrumentation and electrical equipment records, ensuring Maintenance history is accurate and entered into the CMMS, interfacing with the work planner on job instructions and estimates, and documenting work in procedures and instructions.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Perform Corrective and Preventive Maintenance on electrical equipment (480 volts and below) and plant instrumentation.
• Perform calibrations of instrumentation and testing of interlocks.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrument loops and electrical problems.
• Effectively use typical test and calibration equipment including pneumatic calibrators, RTD calibrators, digital and analog multi-meters, meggers, communicators, and laptops for equipment communication.
• Utilize prints and plant documentation to resolve equipment problems.
• Install conduit, cable, tubing, etc. as necessary to facilitate maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in the determination of root causes of equipment failures.
• Assist planner as necessary to develop accurate I&E work plans.
• Specify and / or order material and parts needed to complete I&E work.
• Document work performed in procedures and / or work packages as appropriate.
• Update equipment records and files in plant library as appropriate.
• Maintain portable measuring and test equipment, and electrical safety equipment in accordance with established requirements.
• Specify and / or order material and parts needed to complete I&E work.
• Document work performed in procedures and / or work packages as appropriate.
• Update equipment records and files in plant library as appropriate.
• Maintain portable measuring and test equipment, and electrical safety equipment in accordance with established requirements.

Requirements :

Preferred Skills, Education and Experience :

What we offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include :

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and / or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.