I&E Technician

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. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, 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. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Job: I&E Technician

Department: Maintenance & Reliability

Location: La Porte, TX

Travel Involved: 0-5%

Job Type: Full Time

 Description:

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 position is also frequently called on to troubleshoot instrumentation/equipment problems and perform unscheduled equipment repairs. Additional duties include ordering and/or specifying parts needed, maintaining instrumentation and electrical equipment records, ensuring Maintenance history is accurate and entered into the CMMS, interfacing with the work planner on job instructions and estimates, and documenting work in procedures and instructions.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Perform Corrective and Preventive Maintenance on electrical equipment (480 volts and below) and plant instrumentation.
  • Perform calibrations of instrumentation and testing of interlocks.
  • Troubleshoot and repair instrument loops and electrical problems.
  • Effectively use typical test and calibration equipment including pneumatic calibrators, RTD calibrators, digital and analog multi-meters, meggers, 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 the determination of root causes of equipment failures.
  • Assist planner as necessary 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 as appropriate.
  • Maintain portable measuring and test equipment, and electrical safety equipment in accordance with established requirements.
  • 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 as appropriate.
  • Maintain portable measuring and test equipment, and electrical safety equipment in accordance with established requirements.

Requirements:

• High School diploma.
  • The successful candidate will have 2 to 5 years of I&E experience in an industrial processing chemical plant environment.
  • Must have a strong personal safety philosophy, demonstrated troubleshooting and fault isolation skills, good organizational skills, be detail oriented and have a willingness to document details appropriately.
  • The candidate must be willing to be called in on the off shifts and/or weekends, to support plant operations, and be willing to work overtime when required.
  • This position requires work to be performed outdoors as well as indoors, frequent walking, standing, and climbing with the ability to perform elevated work using portable ladders, scaffolding, and fall protection equipment.
  • The position also involves repetitive motion, stair climbing, and frequent lifting of weights up to 60 pounds.
  • The successful candidate will be able to multitask, have good problem solving skills, good oral and written communication skills and must be team oriented and have a willingness to learn and further develop technical skills.
  • The candidate will need to be able to set priorities, be self-motivated, and foster good relationships with coworkers and service providers.

Preferred Skills, Education and Experience:

• Experience with SAP.
  • Degree or certification in I&E related field.
  • Extensive prior I&E experience in a chemical plant.
  • Very strong organizational skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

What we offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of 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 and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, 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 federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.