Instrument Technician

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Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2020 for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Instrument Tech within our Convent Plant located in Convent, Louisiana.

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
• Actively support and participate in plant and corporate HESS and quality programs to continually improve plant operations.
• Provide reliable operation of complete process analyzer systems assigned by performing calibrations and repairs on analyzers.
• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on all plant instrumentation, control systems, analyzers, and electrical equipment.
• Responsible for prompt and accurate diagnosis of minor problems and the implementation of corrective action.
• Consult directly with equipment vendors on problems for resolution as necessary as well as maintaining inventories.
• Monitor all analyzers on process trend for apparent problems and make daily rounds through each process area on all analyzers.
• Use database tools for generating/tracking/logging all analyzer PM’s and calibrations as well as gas detection portable equipment.
• Set up and operate limited types of shop tools and specialized test, measuring equipment and hand tools utilized in any phase of machine installation or maintenance.
• Research specifications for materials, testing, and repair of instrumentation and analytical equipment.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting 24V DC controls and 120V AC controls.
• Keep analyzer houses, shop work areas, test equipment, and tools in good physical and operational condition.

Qualifications:

• High School Education or GED required.
• Five (5) years process analyzer/instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience in industry OR two (2) years maintenance experience in industry and Associates Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line, and P&I drawings.
• Proficient in maintaining process control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters.
• This position requires proof of the NCCER certification prior to employment (electrical and/or instrumentation preferred).
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Respond to after-hours callouts as required

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Additional chemical plant or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of SAP