Instrument Mechanic - Chesterfield

Job Title

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Why work at AdvanSix?

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being

Total rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development

Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Responsibilities:

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair:

o Electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems (i.e. transmitters, switches, analyzers, control valves, relays, etc.)

o Automated control systems (PLC/DCS), discrete input/output devices, communication systems, and computer workstations

o Wide variety of instruments including pH, conductivity, ultrasonic, guided wave radar, mass flow, pressure transducers, RTDs, nuclear levels, etc

o Chart recorders, digital displays, gauges

o Piping, tubing, and wiring connections, pneumatic control systems

o Low-voltage wiring systems

o Electric heating and HVAC controls

o Security and surveillance systems

o Instrument enclosures and wiring systems

Performing and documenting instrument calibrations

Performing and documenting preventive maintenance (PM) activities for instrumentation equipment.

Supporting job plan and shop paper development.

Interfacing with equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants.

Updating maintenance documentation for critical plant equipment.

Providing daily support to all plant operations in order to continue 24/7 operations

Performing scheduled and non-scheduled work orders

Communicating with planners and ordering non-stock parts

Looking up, reading, and understanding manuals, schematics, and P&ID's

Willing to work overtime when required

Ability to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment including, but not limited to climbing ladders and performing confined space entries

Willing and able to be trained and learn new technologies as the skills of an Instrument Mechanic advance with new technologies and applications

Ability to work independently and in a multi-functional team environment

Additional responsibilities as needed

Basic Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Instrumentation

OR

2 years of experience in Instrumentation and Controls installation, troubleshooting, and repair in a Chemical Plant, Refinery, or similar Industrial environment

Additional Qualifications:

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Working knowledge of PLCs, DCS, etc.

Knowledge of instrumentation design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment

Well-rounded field experience applying good engineering practices to instrumentation repair work for a variety of typical process plant equipment

Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environment

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull

Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, etc.

Ability to work with hazardous materials

Ability to work alone and in isolated areas, work around hot surfaces and high temperatures

Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet, and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE

Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)

The hourly rate for this position is $46.52

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.