Technician-I&E

Maintenance I&E Technician – INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA (Chocolate Bayou, Alvin, Texas)

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, one of North America’s largest producers of olefins and polyolefins, is seeking a Maintenance I&E Technician for its Chocolate Bayou facility. The role focuses on ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the plant’s process equipment while reducing operating costs.

• Install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and adjust plant critical equipment such as motors, circuits, valves and required analyzers.
• Calibrate instruments and analyzers to the desired range using proper test equipment and calibration standards.
• Troubleshoot motor and motor‑starter circuits and repair as needed up to 5 kV.
• Provide field instrumentation support for all process equipment, including pneumatic, hydraulic, electro‑mechanical and electronic elements connected to a LAN or SCADA system.
• Develop work plans covering installation, calibration, inspection and troubleshooting tasks to minimize production impacts and enhance reliability.
• Assist in maintaining instrumentation and support other mechanics and operators.
• Repair, test and calibrate control valves for proper operation and troubleshoot light circuits.
• Use PCs/mainframe computers to maintain records of calibrations, SPC charts, part ordering and related documentation.
• Communicate with co‑workers, team leaders and other departments about project status and equipment status verbally and/or in writing.
• Maintain a constant awareness of personal safety and the safety of other personnel, following all procedures and rules.
• Maintain housekeeping in the area of responsibility.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of full‑time practical experience in process instrumentation in petrochemical, refinery, pulp/paper or a related industry.
• OR a two (2) year associate’s technical degree in Instrumentation, electronics, computer repair, process control or a related technical field, OR successful completion of the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Program or equivalent certification.
• Must be able to acquire a TWIC card.
• Strong safety orientation, with a proven commitment to safety, health and environmental performance.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Other | Industries:
Chemical Manufacturing

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