AmSty · 4 months ago
Instrument and Electrical Technician
AmSty is a leading integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer, focused on enhancing lives through responsible and sustainable materials. The Instrument and Electrical Technician will be responsible for the maintenance of instruments and electrical systems in the Marietta manufacturing plant, ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance procedures while troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical issues.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in the Electrical Work Practices. Longer term as this person 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 (SAP). 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
Follows and ensures compliance of all plant safety and maintenance procedures
Other duties as assigned by the Plant Leader
Qualification
Required
High school diploma is required
Two years of experience as a Class A instrument or electrical technician in a manufacturing environment
Includes working outdoors in inclement weather (sometimes for an extended period)
Requires climbing stairs
This job may require lifting up to 50 lbs
Preferred
Two year craft degree and electrical license
Company
AmSty
At AmSty, we’re driven by a simple purpose: to create essential, sustainable materials that help build safe communities and support healthy living.
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