Maintenance Technician I/C, PE&O

Westlake•Lake Charles, LA

13d

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY Performs electrical and instrumentation work assignments for the Instrument & Controls Department based on job requests from the Production Department. The I/E Technician position contains five levels of progression. Primary responsibilities listed below are for a level 5 (highest level of progression) I/E Technician. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
Must have experience with the following instrumentation:
Rosemount & Honeywell Smart Transmitters.
Repair and calibration of process control valves.
Various types of flow meters (Coriolis, DP, Multi-variable, Vortex, etc.).
Analytical Instrumentation (Moisture, LEL, O2, pH).
Temperature measurement devices (RTD's, TC's, controllers).

Nice To Haves

Four plus years of field experience in the Instrumentation/Electrical field preferred.
NICET Level 2 or higher certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Installs, troubleshoots and calibrates pressure, level, flow, temperature and other instruments.
Installs, troubleshoots and calibrates control valves, solenoid valves, and positioners.
Performs instrumentation loop checks.
Troubleshoots control systems including control panels, PLC's, and microprocessor-based systems.
Familiar with the use of digital multimeters, handheld communicators and calibration test equipment.
Troubleshoots, calibrates and repairs Gas Chromatographs.
Ability to read P&ID's Loop Diagrams and Schematic Drawings.
Understands basic computer functions and programs.
Proficient at use of hand tools.
Performs voltage and current measurements on low voltage power and control circuits.
Performs proof testing of control and interlock systems.
Performs configuration of and troubleshoots wireless instrumentation systems.
Performs shift work assignments as required to support the plant needs.
Thoroughly completes all required PM documentation for tasks such as ISO, Environmental, DOT,and PSM PM's.
Assists in training of others as required.
Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
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.
Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
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.