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Braskem · 2 days ago

I/E Technician

La Porte, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Braskem is a leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, focused on sustainability and innovation in the chemical and plastics industry. They are seeking an I/E Technician for the La Porte Plant M&R Team, responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and electrical equipment, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining accurate records.

BiotechnologyChemicalCommercialIndustrialManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform Corrective and Preventive Maintenance on electrical equipment (480 volts and below) and plant instrumentation

Perform calibrations of instrumentation and testing of interlocks

Troubleshoot and repair instrument loops and electrical problems

Effectively use typical test and calibration equipment including pneumatic calibrators, RTD calibrators, digital and analog multi-meters, meggers, communicators, and laptops for equipment communication

Utilize prints and plant documentation to resolve equipment problems

Install conduit, cable, tubing, etc. as necessary to facilitate maintenance of equipment

Assist in the determination of root causes of equipment failures

Assist planner as necessary to develop accurate I&E work plans

Specify and/or order material and parts needed to complete I&E work

Document work performed in procedures and/or work packages as appropriate

Update equipment records and files in plant library as appropriate

Maintain portable measuring and test equipment, and electrical safety equipment in accordance with established requirements

Specify and/or order material and parts needed to complete I&E work

Document work performed in procedures and/or work packages as appropriate

Update equipment records and files in plant library as appropriate

Maintain portable measuring and test equipment, and electrical safety equipment in accordance with established requirements

Qualification

I&E related certificationTroubleshooting skillsPreventive maintenanceSAP experienceMicrosoft OfficeWillingness to learnOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam oriented

Required

High School diploma

Degree or Certification in I&E related field

Must have a strong personal safety philosophy, demonstrated troubleshooting and fault isolation skills, good organizational skills, be detail oriented and have a willingness to document details appropriately

The candidate must be willing to be called in on the off shifts and/or weekends, to support plant operations, and be willing to work overtime when required

This position requires work to be performed outdoors as well as indoors, frequent walking, standing, and climbing with the ability to perform elevated work using portable ladders, scaffolding, and fall protection equipment

The position also involves repetitive motion, stair climbing, and frequent lifting of weights up to 60 pounds

The successful candidate will be able to multitask, have good problem solving skills, good oral and written communication skills and must be team oriented and have a willingness to learn and further develop technical skills

The candidate will need to be able to set priorities, be self-motivated, and foster good relationships with coworkers and service providers