E & I Technician

• POSITION OVERVIEW

  This position will closely coordinate with operations and support the needs of the plant.  

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Knowledge and experience applying and interrupting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, etc.)
  • Active participant in the HRP program
  • Maintains equipment proactively to ensure operational efficiency
  • Customer focus
  • Knowledge to perform to troubleshoot and calibrate process control equipment
  • Troubleshoots and utilizes problem-solving skills to identify and repair root causes of equipment failure
  • Collaborates and coordinates closely with operations to meet productivity requirements
  • Responds to call-in requests and works unscheduled hours as may be needed

  TEAM

  • Reports to: E/I Maintenance Supervisor
  • Team: Maintenance Technicians

  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Associate degree required with preference given to electrical and instrumentation fields OR High School diploma or equivalent education and achievement of a 4 or higher in the following Work Keys:
    • Locating Information
    • Applied Technology
  • Electrical and instrumentation maintenance experience in a chemical plant or other industrial facility preferred
  • PLC or DCS skills and experience along with HART SMART instrumentation is a plus

  REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Ability to read, create, and markup electrical drawings and loop sheets
  • Knowledge and experience of maintaining and troubleshooting electrical control systems and control loops
  • Knowledge and experience in installing, calibrating and troubleshooting instrumentation
  • Knowledge and experience with control loops and distributive control systems (DCS)
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks accurately and completely with minimum supervision
  • Basic computer skills (MS Windows, MS Office, Workday, etc)
  • Knowledge of various control valves, flowmeters, transmitters, pH/conductivity meters and interlocks
  • Knowledge and experience with testing/troubleshooting control loops using fluke 744/754 calibrators and Hart Trex, 475, or Meriam communicators.
  • Knowledge of AMS and Wireless technology a plus.

  * For Internal Candidates: You must be in your current role for one calendar year in order to qualify to transfer.

• Additional Job Description

  Additional Job Description

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

Skills Summary:

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities ​​for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn’t only apply to the marketplace – it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly – it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t be boxed into a single role at Ascend – you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.