I&E Technician | Etowah, TN Posted

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Performs specialized maintenance and repair services in either multiple crafts (such as electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, painting, and millwrighting), or in a single craft but with significant, specialized expertise. Has a sound understanding of the maintenance history of the building, equipment, and other facilities to be maintained.

You will, under minimal supervision, perform full range of maintenance work and personal interaction to keep instrument and electrical systems in the chemical processing plant in operation as well as in good working condition. Assists in training employees, diagnosing and solving instrument and electrical problems, and planning repair or installation work with the least consumption of time and manpower in a professional and safe manner.

• Operates all tools and testing devices at the disposal of the Instrumentation & Electrical Group, plus applicable tools as needed from the mechanical section, to perform the Instrumentation & Electrical Technician’s job.
• Installs or repairs any instrument or electrical device up to 480 V plus limited repairs to transformers and switch gear on systems of 2300 V and 13,800 V.
• Installs and repairs any instrument or electrical system, including temperature, pressure and flow control loops, process computer systems, power distribution systems, motor control circuits, and other systems.
• Knows how to and executes calibrations on all types of process instrumentation.
• Utilizes process knowledge to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair equipment with minimal disruption of the operating plant.
• Diagnoses problems, determines the cause, and initiates a course of action to correct the problem.
• Self directs (and can work effectively on a team) and leads all above‑mentioned tasks in a safe and efficient manner; will be required to assist mechanics in performing mechanical repairs as needed. Responsibilities include planning for materials, time, scheduling availability with other departments, and requisitioning tools and materials for the task.
• Executes verbal or written instructions with the aid of prints or manufacturer’s literature, or by exercising sound judgment.
• Assesses each task assigned and recommends workable improvements as warranted.
• Job will require responding to off‑shift call‑ins and may require overtime while on shift without notice; rotating shift work may be required.
• Knows and observes applicable company policies, procedures, and safe practices; must comply with NFPA 70E regulations.
• Fully supports EHS and TPM (Total Productive Management) across the plant.
• Fully supports GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the Quality System and Policy.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as assigned by management.

• An Associate degree in Industrial Instrumentation/Electrical/Controls or the equivalent experience required, ideally with instrument, electrical, and controls experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility is desired, preferably in a chemical processing facility.
• PLC/DCS programming, hardware, software and wiring knowledge required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to read and update electrical prints.
• Microsoft Office computer knowledge…