Instrument & Electrical Technician

Ascend Performance Materials • Alvin, TX

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About The Position

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities, we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Europe and China. As a privately held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business. Our Chocolate Bayou Plant located in Alvin, TX has an Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Technician that will interface with the appropriate maintenance and manufacturing resources to resolve, improve and implement maintenance activities in a safe, responsible and environmentally sound manner which is in compliance with all regulatory requirements. While striving to provide personal support of daily operations, the I&E Technician will work to meet schedule requirements while continuing efforts toward personal development and continuous improvement. Work quality and performance must be maintained to the highest level with the expectation of all jobs being completed, documented and verified as completely satisfactory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3 years experience in an Industrial environment is required.
• Associates in Applied Sciences Degree in Industrial Instrumentation and/or Industrial Electrician OR equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
• NCCER+ certification required or attained within 12-18 months.
• Journeyman Electrical License a plus.
• NFPA 70E Arc Flash certification a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SAP a plus.
• Working knowledge of documenting calibrators and AMS (Asset Management Software) a plus.
• Knowledge of and experience with electrical installations, calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting along with the ability to read and understand P&ID, Single-Line, Schematic, and Loop Drawings.
• Knowledge of and experience with transformers and circuit breakers maintenance and installation.
• Knowledge of standards for electrical equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Knowledge of good engineering practices, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, and other applicable standards.
• Proven ability to perform high level troubleshooting.
• Experience in interfacing with solid state relays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instrument and electrical equipment through preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Perform and document all calibrations, testing, measuring and repairing of electrical controls, instrumentation and electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions and assist with failure analysis.
• Test and calibrate equipment and update drawings as necessary.
• Perform plant priority work as needed, including off-hour support through scheduled and call-in support.
• Assist with defining appropriate I&E spare parts and maintaining equipment and specification files.
• Commit to and actively participate in equitable technician resource leveling, overtime allocation and vacation practices.
• Communicate and maintain procedures, policies, plant direction/results and programs.
• Ensure that training materials, procedures and records are maintained.
• Ensure that the MOC process is followed.
• Provide clear communication with management and operations team for all jobs.
• Ensure all safety meetings are attended within the group.

Benefits

• Access to on-site medical clinics at U.S. facilities.
• Global wellness rewards program.
• Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan.
• Commitment to Zero for personal injuries, process safety incidents, and environmental releases.
• Ascend Cares Foundation for community engagement and support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees