Maintenance I&E Technician

Overview

Maintenance I&E Technician for INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA at the Stratton Ridge – Freeport, Texas. The role ensures safe and reliable operation of process plants, reduces operating costs through maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of critical equipment.

• Install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and adjust plant critical equipment such as motors, circuits, valves, and analyzers.
• Calibrate instrument/analyzers to desired range using proper test equipment and calibration standards.
• Troubleshoot motor and motor starter circuits and repair as needed up to 5kV.
• Provide field instrumentation support for all process equipment (pneumatic, hydraulic, electro‑mechanical, electronic) tied to LAN or SCADA.
• Develop work plans covering installation, calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting tasks to minimize production impacts and enhance reliability.
• Assist in maintaining instrumentation and participate in incident investigations and corrective action development.
• Repair, test and calibrate control valves for proper operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair light circuits and complete loops from measuring element to final control, both electronic and pneumatic.
• Use PCs/mainframe computers to maintain records of calibrations, SPC charts, part ordering, etc.
• Communicate project and equipment status verbally and/or in writing to co‑workers, team leader, and other departments.
• Maintain constant awareness of personal safety and the safety of others; adhere to procedures and rules.
• Maintain housekeeping in area of responsibility.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years full‑time practical experience in process instrumentation in petrochemical, refinery, pulp/paper or related industry;
• OR two (2) year Associate’s technical degree in Instrumentation, electronics, computer repair, process control or other 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.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning, calibration standards, and safety protocols.

Position type:
Hourly. Openings: 1.

Location:

Pipeline Supply Organization, Stratton Ridge – Freeport, Texas.