Braskem · 1 day ago
I/E Technician
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
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
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
Preferred
Experience with SAP
Prior I&E experience in a chemical plant is a plus
Very strong organizational skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Retirement Benefits
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Teladoc
A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members
Company
Braskem
Braskem operates in the chemical and petrochemical industry that produces biopolymer.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-02-09Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1998-12-21IPO
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