I&E Technician
St James, LA
Operations – St James LA /
On-site
How would you like to be a part of AmSty’s mission of enhancing lives through materials and know-how in a responsible and sustainable manner?
At AmSty, our team of dynamic associates are continuously leading AmSty to be the top integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer. Our size and geographic footprint allow us to provide solutions to our broad range of customers.
At AmSty, our success is based on world-scale production technology and supply chain capability. All of our dedicated associates possess a strong continuing focus on safety, reliability and environmental compliance.
Open the door to your future at AmSty!
Overview: The I&E Technician will assist in the installation, troubleshooting, diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment and technology focused in the electrical and instrumentation space. This role work closely with the Work Activity Coordinator, I&E Planner, and Operations team implementing effective actions to ensure reliable operation of the electrical and instrumentation at the facility.
Primary Responsibilities
- Will work on instrument/electrical 24VDC, 120VAC-13.8kv.
- Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and ordering supplies and equipment.
- Plan the layout and installation of electrical wiring and equipment.
- Support field electrical maintenance work and electrical isolation (Lock out Tag out: Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)) for lighting, air condition and motor maintenance.
- Performs high level maintenance and repairs (requiring de-energizing and entry and NFPA 70E certification) of Motor Control Centers and associated equipment such as switch gear, switch rack and buss inspection, motor protection equipment, and Uninterruptable Power Supplies, etc.
- Inspects, calibrates, and repairs end devices such as transmitters, switches, fire eyes, hazardous gas detection, level detection, loop tuning, etc.
- Maintains and repairs instrumentation, such as valve actuators, positioners.
- Works autonomously at varying times and in diverse weather conditions, at remote field locations; available for callout.
- Participate actively in department/plant safety programs. Promote safety rules and regulations as well as environmental compliance.
- Performs and accurately documents regulatory required inspections.
- Brings bad actors or repeat problems to the Reliability team’s attention.
- Will participate in RCIs as needed.
- Will be required to install, inspect, and test new electrical equipment 120-13.8kv
- Interpreting data and adhering to strict guidelines on documentation when recording data.
- Technicians must be familiar with all equipment in the plant. A sampling of these devices includes transmitters, switches, analyzers, PH & Conductivity probes, combustion detectors, programmable controllers, proximity devices, level control systems, control valves, equipment & personnel safety systems, paymeter systems, electrical distribution systems, transformers, single phase motors, three phase motors/motor drives & controls. Within each category are a variety of pneumatic & electronic devices
- Oversees contractors as needed, providing specialty services (Quality Assurance, Quality Control)
- Close Work Orders and document equipment relevant information in SAP.
- Support plant planned or unplanned outages during day or night shifts.
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
- Works outside, year-round under various weather conditions.
- Stands and walks for extended periods of time.
- Requires balancing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching and rapid work pace, etc.
- Must be willing and able to wear an air-purifying respirator and SCBA.
- Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
- Must be willing and able to work at heights above 25 feet by climbing stairs and vertical ladders.
- Must be willing and able to work in tight enclosed, or confined spaces.
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Skills/Experience
- Ability to read and redline the following:
- o P&IDs
- o Motor One lines.
- o Motor elementary drawings
- o Control schematics.
- o Loop drawings
- o Ladder logic diagrams.
- Ability to use and interpret results from the following tools:
- o Pressure gauge.
- o Manometers
- o Potentiometers
- o Pulse and signal generators.
- o Ammeters, voltmeters, and watt meters
- o Meggers
- Troubleshooting 480v-2.4kv motor starters, buckets, and control circuits
- Racking in/out and troubleshooting 13.8kv circuit breakers.
- Working knowledge of 2.4kv protection relays is a plus (SEL, Static Trip, ACPro)
- Ability to troubleshoot control circuits including but not limited to: AutoStart, relays, timers, etc. on 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC
- Experience with vibration systems and setting vibration probes.
- Experience calibration instrumentation including digital, analog, and pneumatic.
- Able to work in a team environment with Operators/Mechanics/ Engineering/Technical Support and other contracted crafts.
- Understand and implement basic logic controls, AND gate, OR gate, NOT gate, basic “voting” systems, etc.
- Fundamental knowledge of electrical principles such as, FLA, V=IR, Phase to Phase testing, Phase to ground testing DCS and PLC experience is a plus
- Experience with Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is a plus.
- Experience with Smart Positioners is a plus.
- SAP experience is a plus.
- Able to work in a team environment with Operators/Mechanics/ Engineering/Technical Support and other contracted crafts.
- Candidates should demonstrate the willingness to learn the following skills or work with the following analyzers:
- o O2 analyzers.
- o Combustible detectors.
- o BTU analyzers.
- o analyzing samples from various sources to provide information on compounds or quantities of compounds present.
- o using analytical techniques and instrumentation, such as gas and high-performance liquid chromatography, ion
- chromatography, ion chromatography, electrochromatography.
Relocation is not available with this position.
Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.
To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Amsty (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.
AmSty is a leading integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer, offering solutions and services to customers in a variety of global markets. AmSty is taking a leadership role on long-term sustainability and development of the circular economy for plastics.
At AmSty, we believe that in-kind recycling, where products are returned to their original application and original quality, is the future of long-term sustainability. Our long-term vision is that polystyrene products should never be landfilled but reclaimed, reprocessed, and reused again and again.
AmSty is a proud member of the American Chemistry Council® (ACC) and a participant in its Responsible Care® initiative. Involvement in the Responsible Care initiative helps AmSty to "improve in environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) performance for [all of our] facilities, processes, and products."
Safety is a core focus in everything that we do. We strive daily for zero injuries and incidents.
AmSty values environmental stewardship, corporate responsibility and community involvement.
