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Westlake
Maintenance Technician- Instrumentation, PE&O
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What they do
An Instrumentation Technician carries out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of electronic equipment and process control and safety systems.
$73,480 / year median in Louisiana
+3% projected growth
Job Description
SUMMARY Performs electrical and instrumentation work assignments for the Instrument & Controls Department based on job requests from the Production Department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Installs, troubleshoots and calibrates pressure, level, flow, temperature and other instruments. 2. Installs, troubleshoots and calibrates control valves, solenoid valves, and positioners. 3. Performs instrumentation loop checks. 4. Troubleshoots control systems including control panels, PLC's, and microprocessor-based systems. 5. Familiar with the use of digital multimeters, handheld communicators and calibration test equipment. 6. Troubleshoots, calibrates and repairs Gas Chromatographs. 7. Ability to read P&ID's Loop Diagrams and Schematic Drawings. 8. Understands basic computer functions and programs. 9. Proficient at use of hand tools. 10. Performs voltage and current measurements on low voltage power and control circuits. 11. Performs proof testing of control and interlock systems. 12. Performs configuration of and troubleshoots wireless instrumentation systems. 13. Performs shift work assignments as required to support the plant needs. 14. Thoroughly completes all required PM documentation for tasks such as ISO, Environmental, DOT, and PSM PM's. 15. Assists in training of others as required.ADDITIONAL DUTIES 1.
Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description. 2. Comply with all Company policies and procedures. 3. Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams. 4. Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned. 5. Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others. Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental issues or incidents to management.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
- High School graduate plus one to two years of additional education in electrical, instrumentation or analyzer schools required.
- Minimum two years of field experience in the Instrumentation/Electrical field required.
- Four plus years of field experience in the Instrumentation/Electrical field preferred.
- NICET Level 2 or higher certification a plus.
- Ability to read P&ID's, schematics loop diagrams.
- Microsoft Office software (specifically, Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Use of Digital Multimeters, Electronic Test Equipment.
- Written and Oral Communication.
- Successful candidates must satisfy background screening. Including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing and pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.
- Must have experience with the following instrumentation: 1.