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I&E Technician

Neal, WV

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, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Location: Neal, WV

Travel Involved: 0-5%

Job Type: Hourly, On-site 

Description: 

The Instrumentation / Electrical Technician position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting site instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure safe operation and maximum production availability. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and receives work assignments, priorities, etc., from the Maintenance Supervisor or designee. The incumbent works closely with the Maintenance and Controls Engineers.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

  • Complete required repairs and tasks to instrument, control, and electrical systems in an efficient, timely manner in order to restore or maintain safe operating capability.
  • Install and check out new instruments, controls, and electrical systems and equipment according to vendor specifications given, and in strict accordance with site and corporate standards and policies, thus improving plant safety or reliability.
  • Recommend changes to existing instruments, controls, and electrical systems or equipment to improve reliability or accuracy, or further optimize the process.
  • Proficient knowledge and use of various test instruments, such as calibration, diagnostic, and monitoring systems.
  • Detailed knowledge of operation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of chemical process industry instrumentation and controls (for level, flow, pressure, temperature, analysis, pneumatic actuated valves, control valves).
  • Detailed knowledge of the installation and maintenance of electrical supply and distribution systems (Motors, Drives, MCC, Transformers, Disconnects, wiring, lighting, etc.)
  • Detailed knowledge of electronic process control systems, including distributed control (DCS), and programmable logic control (PLC) systems and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain these systems.
  • Capability to perform basic mathematics, including fractions, decimals, and simple algebra.
  • Ability to read and interpret piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Knowledge of piping, bolting, gasketing, and basic rigging practices
  • Knowledge of the NEC code. A full understanding of working in electrically classified areas.
  • A working knowledge of computers and MS Windows operating system, E-Mail, Internet Explorer, etc. is required.
  • Familiarity with safety practices and techniques relating to the chemical industry (e.g., LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Arc Flash awareness).
  • Ability to write and revise written job instructions.
  • Must have the flexibility to work additional hours when appropriate.
  • It requires working indoors and outdoors, using stairways and ladders to perform tasks.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces (ie, inside storage tanks and other vessels)
  • Ability to frequently lift 21-50 lbs and, on occasion, would need to lift 50+ lbs.
  • Operation of a forklift truck and passing a company administered proficiency test is required.
  • Operation of aerial man lift equipment is required

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of education from a Technical school in the areas of electrical, electronics, and instrumentation
  • Must pass an aptitude and hands-on test
  • Must actively participate in the Structured Management Process
  • Must be self-motivated, capable of using vendor instructional documentation and electrical schematics to completely troubleshoot and repair equipment
  • 5-7 years of industrial experience

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience: 

  • Detailed knowledge of HART-based communicators.
  • Experience as an I/E technician working in a chemical manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read blueprints, sketches, I/E drawings, and detailed I/E equipment.
  • Experience with SIL instrumentation and systems
  • SAP experience
  • Analyzer experience
  • Working knowledge of PLCs, DCS, and VFDs
  • Medium voltage switchgear electrical experience
  • Wiring and conduit installation
  • Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship.

 

 

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.

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