I/E Technician

Company: Ecovyst
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Attends daily meeting to receive and discuss priority and routine work orders. Orders include utilizing diagnostic apparatus to perform operational and environmental testing on electrical, mechanical and instrumentation equipment for repairs, replacement, or calibration Selects, installs, and operates measurement devices such as O2 Analyzer infrared photometers, carbon monoxide analyzers, pH analyzer, valves, transmitters for level, pressure, temperature, and flow.Communicates with unit operations to ensure work site has been prepared and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers. Follows lockout, tag-out procedures, checks for documentation of entry permit and checks to make sure lines are closed and locked.Inspect worksite to determine presence/root cause of obstruction or change in operational capabilities. May involve dismantling of equipment using hand and power tools to locate the failed equipment (motors, pumps, or valves). Transports it to the shop using hoist, lift truck, dollies, and rollers as needed.Analyzes data collected within the field.Communicates findings to supervisor and production supervisor as needed secondary to the nature of the problem, and the urgency of the repair to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with unit operations. Generally communicates problem is fixed or repair is completed.Assist in performing periodic preventive maintenance testing procedures on filters, various analyzers, leak testing, etc.This includes ladder, safety harness, respirator, high voltage gloves, and goggles monthly inspections.Performs research to identify availability of new technology to improve equipment efficiency and reliability.Communicates with vendors to view product, literature, and studies.Participates as a team member on research and development projects to upgrade operations and to assist in installing/monitoring new equipment.Follows diagnosis of electrical layout, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assemble and installs electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender.Pulls wiring through conduit. Splices wires by twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.Connects wiring to equipment such as lighting, motors, and instrumentation using hand tools.Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels. Fastens these items in place with screws or bolts using hand tools and power tools.Isolate/Repair Hi Voltage systems wearing appropriate Arc Flash PPE.Connects power cables to equipment such as electric motor and install grounding leads.Test continuity of the circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, and/or megger. Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.Order replacement parts using SAP computer program for cost and storeroom availability. Contact outside vendors for parts not in stock. Assist company with regulatory compliance of devices and systems pertaining to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Radiation Licensing, National Electric Council (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), ISO 9001 programs.Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to specific plant location or per job task specification.May be required to perform other duties as specified by supervisor and parameters are indicative to average requirements that are not inclusive based on change in operational, safety or environmental factors.Completes computer-base training to comply with Health, Safety, Security and Environmental requirements and policies.Reviews all safety concerns generated in the database.Submits any safety concerns/incidents electronically for review, investigation, and resolution of risk.Attends safety meeting once a week. Brief safety meeting daily to discuss on the job safety/work orders.Completes work permit for lockout/tag out and confine space entry as required. Performs calibration of diagnostic instruments.Documentation of repairs on equipment using computer program, SAP.Ladder safety inspection performed monthly.Performs audit tasks as assigned by supervisor.Equipment inspection and calibration for gas-tested meter completed prior to utilization.Performs housekeeping within the department on a daily basisMinimum requirementsHigh school diploma or a GED and 5 years in instrumentation and electrical experienceOROne-year certificate from college or technical school and three plus years of experience.ANDTransportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)

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