(Archived) Instrument Operations Technician-Terrel

Job description:

Reliability:

• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo) to execute, document and continuously improve equipment preventative and corrective maintenance strategy.
• Support Area Manager, Utilize Web Audit Manager and Synergy to execute, document all corrective actions issued to the site from Audits and Incidents review (when applicable).
• Maintain plant spares inventory and raise gaps to management attention
• Follow work instructions and annotate with feedback.
• Calibration, configuration, or replacement of field instrumentation devices.
• Perform and document process and product analyzers calibration checks.
• Efficiently troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment control circuits.
• Efficiently troubleshoot and repair process control equipment.
• Set up and safely operate all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work.
• Functionally test or troubleshoot instrument or electrical control loops through to field devices to verify proper operation.
• Calibrate custody meters and manage documentation.
• Effectively prioritize and schedule all work activities.

Process Operation and Efficiency:

• Assist Shutdowns, Start-ups, Derime, and production state changes for plant(s) in area.
• Apply the Hazardous Work Permit (HWP) process, Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures
• Follow EMOC procedure for all changes to process and operating procedures
• Maintain site security and maintain site orderliness
• Perform safety indoctrinations for contractors
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo)
• Perform and document process and product analyzers calibration checks
• Troubleshoot process problems to identify equipment requiring maintenance
• Perform water treatment tasks
• Document activities and data in plant logbook and SAP system
• Direct and monitor contractors
• Participate in safety committee activities
• Complete all training activities according to schedule and meet annual performance goals
• Accept on call duty and overtime as required

Administrative and Managerial:

• Follow all Quality Control requirements to ensure a quality product is delivered to customers.
• Meet FDA requirements where applicable:
• Maintain a Shutdown and Turnaround work list and schedule, efficiently use of downtime.
• Maintain open continuous line of communication with manager.
• Maintain orderly and clean work area and vehicle(s).
• Direct and monitor contractors.
• Lead and participate in operations and safety meetings.
• Participate in safety committee activities as required.
• Drill planning, energy isolation reviews, etc.
• Support entry level technicians through coaching and mentoring.

Safety:

• Understand and adhere to company safe work policies.
• Follow Lone Worker Requirements.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Report safety incidents and near misses.
• Report any unsafe conditions, environmental concerns and process problems to management immediately.
• Contribute to the improvement of the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality programs.
• Apply the HWP process, LOTO and energy isolation procedures as required for company and contractor personnel.
• Follow EMOC procedure for all changes to process and operating procedures.
• Maintain site orderliness.
• Perform safety indoctrinations for contractors.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of relevant experience in a related process plant operations reliability activity orrecent military service in a technical field.

Required Education:

• Associates Degree, certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field.

Required Skills:

• Math - Basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.
• Personal computer proficiency and other software used by the company.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and strategy.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to support mentoring/coaching activities.
• Strong organizational ability.
• Ability to work alone.
• High mechanical aptitude and ability to work with simple mechanics hand tools.
• Familiar with codes and standards associated with wiring and conduit.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable chemical manufacturing process and hazards within area or site
• Familiar with all process equipment and function.
• Understanding of electrical hazards and safety, and ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, with support from central engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot 4-20 mA transmitter and electro-pneumatic control loops.
• Comprehensive knowledge and ability to troubleshoot pneumatic control systems consisting of I/Ps, solenoid valves, quick exhausts, actuators, regulators and proportional/integral controllers both stand alone and cascaded.
• Comprehensive knowledge and ability to troubleshoot industrial refrigeration skids.
• Comprehensive knowledge and ability to troubleshoot machinery vibration monitoring systems.
• Understanding of all trip and interlock logic protecting people and equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of control system architectures including hardware setup and software configuration.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings including P&IDs and PFDs.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings including Single line diagrams.
• Able to navigate a document management system to find relevant work instructions, forms, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to complete all preventive maintenance jobs according to best practice.
• Capable of operating a forklift, and/or overhead crane, and/or man lift according to company policy.

Other Qualifications:

• Physically able to perform all duties required which may involve among other things: bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb to heights over 200 ft above grade and work effectively.
• Reside within a reasonable distance of plant.
• Valid drivers license with good record.
• Capable of distinguishing different colors.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Our client, a worldwide chemical manufacturer, have asked us to help them find a top tier Instrumentation and Electrical Technician. This role will be based out of Dallas, TX and will be 1st Shift.

Salary Type : Hourly

Salary Min : 32

Salary Max : 42

Currency Type : US Dollars