I​/E Technician

Overview

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. 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.

Braskem operates 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, exporting to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia, and is a leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, plus an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington focused on biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit

Maintenance & Reliability

0-5%

Full Time

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 role troubleshoots instrumentation/equipment problems and performs unscheduled repairs. Additional duties include ordering and/or specifying parts, maintaining instrumentation and electrical equipment records, ensuring maintenance history is accurately entered into the CMMS, interfacing with the work planner on job instructions and estimates, and documenting work in procedures and instructions.

• Perform Corrective and Preventive Maintenance on electrical equipment (480 volts and below) and plant instrumentation.
• Calibrate instrumentation and test interlocks.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrument loops and electrical problems.
• Use test and calibration equipment including pneumatic calibrators, RTD calibrators, digital and analog multimeters, megger, 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 determining root causes of equipment failures.
• Assist planner 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.
• Maintain portable measuring and test equipment and electrical safety equipment in accordance with established requirements.

• High School diploma. Degree or Certification in I&E related field.
• Strong personal safety philosophy, troubleshooting and fault isolation skills, good organizational skills, detail oriented, and willingness to document details.
• Willingness to be called in on off shifts/weekends to support plant operations; willingness to work overtime when required.
• Outdoor and indoor work; frequent walking, standing, climbing; ability to perform elevated work using portable ladders, scaffolding, and fall protection equipment.
• Repetitive motion, stair climbing, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• multitask, good problem solving, and strong written and oral communication; team oriented and eager to learn and develop technical skills.
• Ability to set priorities, be self-motivated, and foster good relationships with coworkers and service providers.

• Experience with SAP.
• Prior I&E experience in a chemical plant is a plus.
• Very strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

Braskem offers a competitive total rewards package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Maternity/Paternity Leave, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, voluntary benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal and  Insurance), and flexible work schedules (e.g., 9/80).

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without 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 diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, 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 law.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.