I&E Technician

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We value our talented employees and encourage those who see this opportunity as a good fit to apply. The position requires a commitment to learning and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process & Behavioral Safety.

The Instrument and Electrical Technician (Journeyman) is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing instrumentation and electrical equipment.

• Commit to following INEOS 20 Principles of Process & Behavioral Safety.
• Follow standard procedures to ensure safety, environmental compliance, and high‑quality work.
• Develop programs to reduce work‑related illnesses and injuries and improve operation productivity.
• Maintain strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Actively participate to maintain and improve safety performance.
• Promote continual improvement of safety and asset reliability through equipment, job plan, and procedure revisions.
• Improve maintenance processes and methods to reduce potential mistakes and defects.
• Collaborate with operations to resolve asset issues.
• Work with plant lighting, thermostat systems, and programmable controllers to repair and install instrumentation and electrical components.
• Perform tests, calibrations, and linearity checks to ensure accurate readings.
• Read electrical schematics, one‑line diagrams, ladder logic, manufacturer specifications, and blueprints.
• Support site profitability, regulatory compliance, and product quality through preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot asset performance issues, failures, and wear.
• Propose and lead changes to improve reliability and optimize cost.
• Use calibration software and computer‑aided calibrators for instrument calibration.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in a computerized maintenance management system.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing and functional testing of new installations.
• Attend training sessions to improve skills and familiarize with new equipment, repair, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or a related field.
• Completion of a 5‑year apprenticeship program.
• At least 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Good knowledge of digital, electronic, pneumatic instrumentation, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Knowledge of motors, power and control circuits.
• Familiarity with smart transmitters, field devices, and relevant testing tools.
• Proficient with schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, blueprints, and PID drawings.
• Functional knowledge of distributed control systems (e.g., Invensys I/A, Emerson Delta V) and programmable logic controllers (e.g., Modicon, Rockwell).
• Must possess or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to first day of employment.
• Skills and training related to life‑critical processes: LOTO, system & process openings, working at heights, hot work, confined space entry, energized electrical work.

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs:
  Word, Excel, Outlook.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Chemical Manufacturing