I&E Maintenance Technician

Baytown, TX
Full Time
Maintenance
Mid Level
Job Summary: The Chemical Plant Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Maintenance Technician will install, repair, and maintain critical instrumentation and electrical equipment onsite at a 24/7 continuous chemical manufacturing plant in Baytown. Local candidates only.

In This Role, You Will:
  • Install, inspect, calibrate, and repair process controls, control valves, safety devices, analyzers, PLC’s, field instrumentation (pressure, level, and flow instrumentation), process monitoring equipment, low and high voltage (480v) motors and breakers, control circuits, and distributed control systems (DCS) onsite at the chemical plant.
  • Identify problems with equipment and determine best course of action to ensure reliability 24/7 at both PSM facilities.
  • Investigate equipment failures to diagnose the root cause of failure, recommend solutions to improve the performance of equipment, ensure the reliability and capacity of all electrical systems used onsite.
  • Program automated equipment and control systems, isolate and repair problems onsite while devices continue to run using a Trex/Hart communicator.
  • Assist with the development, implementation, and periodic review of preventative, routine, and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned shutdowns while improving overall  plant capabilities.
  • Evaluate new methodologies, equipment, instrumentation, controls, and technology for possible application and use onsite.
  • Provide high level I&E technical and hands-on support for planned and unplanned maintenance-related issues, shutdowns, and the annual turnaround event.  
  • Comply with all environmental, health, safety, and security related best practices, and policies, including process safety management (PSM).
  • Diligently adhere to and fulfill all Responsible Care® requirements, demonstrate a steadfast commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical practices in all aspects of your position within the organization.
What We Require:
  • Must have strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to install, inspect, test, adjust and repair electronic, electro-mechanical, control circuits and systems required.
  • Previous experience working with high voltage up to 480v, and diagnosing electrical issues with a communicator (Trex/Hart).
  • Ability to work a 4/10 schedule weekly with possible mandatory overtime, weekends, holidays, nights or weekends as needed to ensure reliability of 24/7 PSM facility. 
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Teams.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical drawings, schematics, equipment drawings, and written safety procedures including federal and state OSHA guidelines.
  • Ability to demonstrate safety when using hand tools and power tools commonly used in maintenance and repair work.
  • Understand the properties, behaviors, and hazards of equipment plus knowledge of how to overhaul and refurbish machinery and equipment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and lead maintenance efforts onsite for the maintenance department.
  • Associate’s degree in instrumentation or electrical related discipline preferred, or electronic or instrumentation training at a recognized trade or technical school.
  • Five years or more of instrumentation and electrical maintenance experience in a chemical manufacturing plants.
  • Previous experience working with electrical controls, electrical distribution systems, and motor controls. 
  • Previous maintenance experience with high voltage equipment (480v), an expertise troubleshooting issues, and resolving complex maintenance-related problems safely.

At Arcanum Infrastructure, we offer:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Employee Benefit Package
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • 401k With 5% Company Match

Arcanum Infrastructure is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity, we provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family and parental status, or any other status protected by law or regulations in locations where we operate.

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