Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Mechanic

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• ◆Follows safe work practices as set forth by company standards, NFPA, and other codes in electrically classified and non-classified areas.
• ◆Uses Lock, Tag, Clear and Try procedure and other safe work procedures before beginning work on equipment and systems.
• ◆Work in PSM (Process Safety Management) rated and non-PSM facilities and strictly adhere to safety principles and policies as a condition of employment.
• ◆Understand, skills to read Process and Instrumentation diagrams, loop sheets, control schematics, I-line diagrams, electrical control circuit diagrams. Ability to associate circuit symbols with actual components.
• ◆Installation of minor improvement projects:
• ◆Support commissioning of improvement projects; calibrating instrumentation or verifying loop control signals
• ◆Field calibration of instrumentation equipment;
• ◆Use of field calibration tools; HART or BRAIN communicators, use of pneumatic tools to calibrate pressure devices
• ◆Installation of instrument tubing;
• ◆Ability to install conduit of various trade sizes (typically rigid) and accessories.
• ◆Tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic equipment and electrical circuits as required by using specialized instruments such as multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters, oscilloscopes, and frequency meters and computers. Installs specialized troubleshooting equipment for diagnostics.
• ◆Troubleshoots process control computer systems, including but not limited to DCS, PLCs, control systems using portable computers; troubleshoots temperature, level, and pressure control instruments and processors; troubleshoots AC or DC variable speed drives and speed control systems.
• ◆Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance

on equipment, following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.

• ✓Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of research equipment or perform scheduled maintenance repairs of same equipment as needed.
• ✓Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service and/or install new equipment.
• ✓Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust field process equipment.
• ✓Perform regular preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment.
• ✓Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, welding, cutting and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• ✓Ability to operate shop equipment such as power tools, test gauges, meters, drill press, pipe cutter and threader, reamer, gas torch, grinders, pipe benders, etc.
• ✓Ability to install, repair, replace all types of electrical equipment and wiring including the grounding procedure on all circuits.
• ✓Ability to learn new computer software systems and have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• ✓Able to troubleshoot and maintain 12volt to 480volt systems
• ✓Knowledge of programmable logic controls and other control systems, human machine interface, motor starters/VFDs, Mechanical drive systems, conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.
• ✓Good mathematical skills including basic algebra for calculation of electrical/ electronic equations.
• ✓Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and project consequences of proposed actions.
• ✓Ability to learn new technologies.
• ✓Strong interpersonal relation skills, work in a team environment and work independently.
• ✓Ability to identify root cause for failures and communicate appropriately.
• ✓Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• ✓Ability to research and suggest outside the box systematic improvements
• ✓Ability to train less senior instrument or electrical associates working in the field at this work location.

A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. This position doesn’t offer relocation assistance.

• ✓High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• ✓1+ years of relevant experience/education in industrial plant maintenance, possess an electrician license, a mechanical apprenticeship