Innophos ยท 3 months ago
Instrument Electrical Technician
Geismar, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelInnophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver versatile benefits for various markets. They are seeking an Instrument Electrical Technician responsible for the safe execution of installation, repair, and testing of facility instrumented and electrical systems at their Geismar, Louisiana Plant.
FinanceVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Attend daily meeting to receive and discuss priority and routine work orders. Orders include utilizing diagnostic apparatus to perform testing for the purpose of repairing, replacing or calibrating plant equipment
Select, install, and operate measurement devices such as portable gas detectors, pH analyzer, chiller, valves, and transmitters for level, pressure, temperature, and flow
Communicate with unit operations to ensure work site has been prepared and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers. Follows lockout, tag-out procedures, checks for documentation of entry permit and checks to make sure lines are closed and locked
Inspect worksite to determine presence/root cause of obstruction or change in operational capabilities. May involve dismantling of equipment using hand and power tools to locate the failed equipment (motors, pumps, or valves)
Communicate findings to supervisor and production supervisor as needed secondary to the nature of the problem, and the urgency of the repair to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with unit operations. Generally communicate problem is fixed or repair is completed
Assess the failed equipment, order replacement parts, and assemble the equipment with the new parts
Test/inspect/calibrate vent pressure, chiller, various analyzers, leak testing, etc. This includes safety harness, respirator, high voltage gloves, and goggles monthly inspections
Perform research to identify availability of new technology to improve equipment efficiency and reliability. Communicates with vendors to view product, literature, and studies
Follows diagnosis of electrical layout, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender
Pull wiring through conduit. Splice wires by twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps
Connect wiring to equipment such as lighting, motors, and instrumentation using hand tools
Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels. Connect power cables to equipment such as electric motor and install grounding leads
Test continuity of the circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, and/or megger
Complete all regulatory and company mandated training to comply with health, safety, food safety and environmental requirements and policies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
NCCR & NCCR Plus Certification
Computer literacy
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Preferred
Heavy Instrumentation experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program
Company
Innophos
Innophos is a leading global producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2019-10-21Acquired
2006-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Marco Coen
Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer
William (Billy) Dunworth, CPA
Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
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