Electrical or Instrumentation Technician - Don Plant (Pocatello, ID)

Summary

Reporting to the E&I Supervisor, the E&I Tech is responsible for maintaining and repairing production electrical equipment and instrumentation, infrastructure and other plant components in a safe and environmentally sound manner. The E&I Tech follows the PM schedule and completes workorders and emergent work as assigned. If required, E&I Tech will troubleshoot and complete emergent repairs as directed in order to meet plant production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Must be proficient with troubleshooting and repairing electrical instrumentation such as temperature, pressure, flow, level measurement, and flow control valves, logic controls, other equipment as required.
• Must maintain all required training prior to or no later than due date and adhere to all plant Safety Policies at all times.
• Maintains adequate safety and environmental work process controls to maintain high on time task completion and quality for maintenance work. Maintains calibrations for all applicable equipment.
• Must be able to read and comprehend schematics, P&ID’s, wiring diagrams.
• Safely work with medium voltages, 480VAC, 277VAC, 240VAC, 208VAC, 120VAC, 3 phase, single phase, 24VDC, 122VDC, process signals 4-20 Ma, 0-10 VDC.
• Set device parameters such as VFD’s, soft motor starts, motor contacts. Use test equipment such as multi-meter, motor meggar, oscilloscope, 4-20 Ma meters, vibration meters, ultrasonic meters, hi-pot tester.
• Monitor controls and electrical components to ensure effective and efficient service. Perform tests and interpret results to ensure proper functionality. Initiate work order’s when applicable.
• Must be knowledgeable of predictive maintenance requirements and must properly complete work order completion forms and maintenance management system entries as required.
• Must be self-sufficient with assigned work completion and work collaboratively with the area Supervisors.
• Can prioritize multiple activities to optimize maintenance efficiency. Can proactively prepare to efficiently complete assigned activities within planned durations.

Typical Education

• Instrumentation degree from an accredited university or related degree field
• And/or hold an Electrical Journeyman License
  • Or completed 3rd year of Electrical Apprenticeship with the State of Idaho or a state that has a reciprocal agreement with Idaho
• 3 years relevant experience, chemical plant experience preferred

Requirements

• Knowledge of logic systems such as Seimens, Modicon.
• Knowledge of MCC’s, VFD’s, Servos .
• Experience with conduit bending and installation per applicable codes.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent decision making skills prioritizing safety and environmental at all times.
• Ability to deal tactfully with peers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to create and maintain cooperative team building relationships.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to recognize and respond to changing priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Able to be respirator fit test and wear as required
• Ability to work various shifts and overtime as needed