Instrument & Electrical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Instrument and Electrical Technician (I&E Tech) will be responsible for maintenance of instruments and electrical systems in the Joliet manufacturing plant.  This position offers candidates the opportunity to become a team member on a close-knit team working in a fast-paced challenging work environment.

• Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in the Electrical Work Practices.  Longer term as this employee gains experience, he/she will be expected to perform the role of facility representative as defined in the electrical work practices.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions. 
• Removes and replaces components at the board level. 
• Identifies DCS and PLC hardware problems and replaces cards. 
• Troubleshoots and programs PLC software. 
• Calibrates process instruments according to applicable standards. 
• Operates and maintains instrument and electrical testing equipment. 
• Maintains electrical hardware typically up to 480 volts.
• Plans, prioritizes, and schedules instrument and electrical maintenance with supervision and technician input.
• Designs and implements corrective actions identified in incident reports and work orders.
• Maintains and completes instrument and electrical system preventative maintenance activities. 
• Identifies and defines required procedures and inspection frequency.
• Generates and evaluates reliability data from the maintenance database.
• Determines areas of focus for reliability/cost reduction projects. 
• Requests/performs failure analysis as needed.
• Designs instruments loops and electrical systems. 
• Specifies, requisitions, and installs instruments and electrical components (measurements of flow, temperature, pressure).
• Serves as electrical subject matter expert on capital project reviews.
• This job includes working outdoors in inclement weather (sometimes for an extended period).
• This job requires climbing stairs.
• This job may require lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Follows and ensures compliance of all plant safety and maintenance procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

• High school diploma is required.
• Two years of experience as an instrument technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Two years of experience as an electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Also preferred – two-year craft degree and electrical license.

• Initiative: Active member of a small team operating the plant around the clock. Independently initiates activities which contribute to team/plant goals. Overcomes obstacles. Looks for opportunities to assume responsibility and shows leadership in areas of strength.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Works for win-win solutions. Asks questions and uses input to improve performance. Communicates effectively.
• Learning: Seeks and provides feedback to improve performance of self and teammates. Continuously learning to contribute to team success and personal growth. Develops new skills that benefit the team.
• Teamwork: Gets along well with others. Is both candid and tactful in dealing with others.
• Value creation: Critically evaluates problems/issues using relevant data. Works on the right things.

• This position is part of the Joliet manufacturing organization and is located at the Joliet polystyrene plant in Channahon, IL.
• Relocation assistance is not authorized for this position.
• Grade and salary level offered to the successful candidate will be appropriate to the job duties and commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
• The work schedule for this position is a day shift 9-80 (alternating Fridays off).
• Call ins on nights and weekends are part of the position.
• The successful candidate is expected to work overtime, normally less than 15%.

Relocation is not available with this position.

Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

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