Indorama Ventures: Indovinya · 10 hours ago
Instrument Technician
Port Neches, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expIndorama Ventures is a global leader in the chemical industry, seeking an Instrument Technician to join their team. The role involves the maintenance and repair of digital and pneumatic instrumentation, troubleshooting, calibration, and managing various projects related to instrumentation.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Installation, removal, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of instruments
Diagnose malfunctions on control systems
Repair, overhaul and calibrate instrument and control devices
Able to interpret, understand, and utilize specification sheets from applications such as IN Tools
Work closely with area Instrument Engineers
Performs preventive maintenance and calibration activities, documenting results and findings
Programs and repairs control system components (valves, transmitters, etc.) and other equipment
Installs and tests new electronic components independently or under supervision depending upon the nature of equipment
Use of electronic testing, diagnostic, and device communication tools
Prepares schematic "as-built" and installation diagrams for telemetry and control equipment
Must be able to follow site protocols for documenting work and equipment repair histories as applicable
Performs clean-up of instrumentation work areas and areas where repair and maintenance tasks have occurred in the plant and units
Must be available to work overtime
Must be available to respond to call-outs
Communicate instrumentation needs to all levels of the organization
Participates in Company required training programs and maintains required electrical credentials
Completes required computer based training within specified timeframes and maintains current knowledge in the instrumentation area
Troubleshoots, improves, repairs malfunctions, and documents failure analysis of I&E equipment
Sets up and calibrates, tests, measures, and repairs all types of electrical controls, instruments, and electronic variables
Actively participates in the implementation of the Maintenance Work Process for I&E work
Assists PPM Coordinator and ME role in defining appropriate electrical spare parts needed
Updates and follows daily maintenance schedule
Maintain accurate records including calibrations, electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
Supports Root Cause Failure Analysis for I&E components
Executing work orders, inspections, and rounds in Innovapptive
Creating notifications with clear problem descriptions and accurate equipment tagging
Capturing as found and as left calibration data and loop checks on digital forms with required sign offs
Attaching photos or videos, barcode or QR scanning, geo tag and time stamp as needed
Recording labor confirmations, submitting parts requests, goods issues and returns to SAP through Innovapptive
Offline work and sync verification
Using in app work instructions, P&ID, one line diagrams, and job plans
Validating master data in the field and reporting discrepancies
Providing reliability feedback such as failure and cause data
Ensure that the activities are carried out to comply with the integrated management system, as applicable (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality and responsible care requirements)
Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed
Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives
Assists other employees in accomplishments of Indorama’s company and site goals
Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor
Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in Instrumentation - Electronics OR completion of a 4 or 5 year Apprenticeship program OR 5 years of Instrument Technician experience in a petrochemical/refining facility or similar industry is required
Must have or be able to qualify for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs
Able to read and understand a variety of complex technical instructions
Able to use inductive/deductive reasoning and sequential thinking skills to resolve problems and organize work flow
Able to read and understand schematic drawings and P&ID's
Ability to use various instrument communication protocols such as HART
Solid working knowledge of valves, positioners, testing, fundamental components
Preferred
Familiarity with Smart Plant Instrumentation/Intools or equivalent applications
Utilize feedback forms, as-found as-left data, and repair notes on tasks in CMMS such as SAP
Benefits
Health insurance
WellHub / TotalPass
Life insurance
And other exclusive benefits
Company
Indorama Ventures: Indovinya
Indovinya is the global specialty chemical and surfactants division of Indorama Ventures, with operations across 10 countries and 15 manufacturing locations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase