I&E Maintenance Technician

Company : INEOS Aromatics

INEOS Aromatics

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

I&E) Maintenance Technician

Role Synopsis

The Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Maintenance Technician disassembles, reassembles, calibrates, repairs, and troubleshoots process control instrumentation, valves and analyzers;

maintains and repairs electrical equipment and electrical distribution systems using schematics and electrical drawings to support safe, environmentally sound, reliable, and optimum plant operations.

As a member of the Maintenance and Reliability team, this position reports to Maintenance Supervisor, Instrument & Electrical.

Our Training Program is a registered apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor and eligible for GI Bill Benefits.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment
• Monitor and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
• Calibrate process control instrumentation and analyzers
• Remove, troubleshoot, repair and install automated process control valves
• Maintains process equipment in accordance with established procedures and processes
• Coordinates maintenance activities with operations personnel. Works with operators to troubleshoot and repair equipment and instrumentation
• Supports emergency plant needs on day shift and provides 24-hour support (on call) assistance during off hours
• Provides I&E support to unit engineering functions
• Assists in equipment troubleshooting activities and in root cause failure analysis
• Complete work documentation such as paperwork / computer system entries associated with the job
• Identify specific cost reduction opportunities
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Essential Education

A High School Diploma or GED

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

• 5 years of industrial / manufacturing repair experience in I&E field, or 4 years military I&E experience, or Associate's Degree from an accredited college in a related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a fulltime basis for anyone other than your current employer
• A passing score on pre-employment tests, including mechanical aptitude, reading & mathematics
• The ability to read & follow detailed operating, maintenance and safety procedures.
• The willingness & ability to be on call including nights, weekends & holidays
• The willingness & ability to relocate to or commute on a daily basis to the INEOS Cooper River Plant without company assistance
• The willingness & ability to work in all weather conditions
• Work with diverse groups to achieve results and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers

Desirable Criteria / Qualifications

• Associate degree from a vocational technical college in a related field
• Experience working in an industrial or military environment
• Experience working with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Experience responding to industrial emergencies
• Experience troubleshooting process control and automated equipment

Certifications / Licenses

International Society of Automation Level 1 Certified Controls System Technician (ISA Level 1 CCST) preferred

Physical Demands

• The ability to routinely work in confined spaces for extended periods of time
• The ability to routinely climb stairs & ladders that can exceed 200 feet in total span with break decks
• The ability to lift & carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds in weight.
• The ability to put on respirators and other important safety equipment
• Constant (67-100% of time) exerting over 50 pounds of force (lifting, pulling, pushing, torquing), standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, carrying, repetitive motions.
• Working outside 67-100% of time in temperature extremes and noisy environment
• The willingness & ability to work in all weather conditions

Other Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age; legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.

g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.

Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read English

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance, 401K match (up to 9%), STD / LTD, paid dependent care days, Life Insurance / Accidental Death, and Dismemberment, 9 paid holidays, 2 personal days and paid vacation.