Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Celanese is immediately hiring a full-time, experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Mechanic at Washington Works in Washington, WV. A career at Celanese means you are a part of something bigger. By joining our team, you will have the satisfaction of working in an engaging work environment. You can expect an industry-leading benefits package and inclusive work environments designed to help you thrive. Beyond the typical 401k, PTO, medical insurance packages, we also offer: 

• Work-life balance – Offering multiple scheduling options. 
• Career path. From this role, you can advance to leadership or technical roles. 
• An award-winning workplace.

As an Electrician/Instrument Mechanic you will install new equipment and maintain, test, calibrate and repair all electrical distribution systems and control instruments, whether electrical, pneumatic, or other.

Responsibilities:

The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conform to plant safety and environmental requirements, accepting responsibility for personal safety
• Perform safety hazard assessments prior to initiating work to ensure elimination of hazards
• Complete Lock, Tag and Try (LT&T) procedure on machines to assure equipment is inoperable and safe to work on
• Ability to work in a team environment and communication with other employees using multiple methods of communication
• Understand and participate in maintenance reliability programs and processes.
• Utilize computer and administrative skills for feedback to the Work Management Process and SAP, or as directed by management
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Typical duties of an E&I Mechanic include, but are not limited to:

• 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 requirements 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.

Qualifications:

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.

The following are REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• 1+ years of relevant experience/education in industrial plant maintenance, possess an electrician license, a mechanical apprenticeship, the military, a relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and short notice call-ins as required
• Ability to: lift 10 lbs. frequently, 25 lbs. regularly, 55 lbs. occasionally; climb stairs, ladders, and columns; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, utilize visual acuity, reach overhead, hear, and respond to alarms
• Ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toed shoes, hardhat, Nomex® clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, hearing protection, arc protective clothing, and respirator as needed.
• Interpretation and application of National Electrical Code
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team or as an individual
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – Written and Verbal
• Mechanics are required to be SCBA fit tested and will be required to wear the gear as a requirement.
• A valid driver’s license

The following are PREFERRED:

• A degree or Certificate from an accredited college or technical school in the Instrumentation field
• Journeyman or Master Electrical License
• Experience with SAP-PM

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit

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