I E Technician - 1392

at CVR Energy in East Dubuque, Illinois, United States

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance in supporting chemical plant operations 24/7/365. Tasked to safely troubleshoot, diagnosis, and repair a wide array of electrical distribution, instrumentation, and automated control systems.  Need a self-starter who promotes organizational safety goals, possesses strong work ethics, embraces continuous improvement, and thrives in a collaborative team environment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Technical certification from an accredited trade school, and/or military occupational specialty (MOS) code with rating equivalency is preferred.
• State Electrical License, or a certificate from a nationally recognized electrical apprenticeship training program is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in repairing & troubleshooting automation, instruments, and controls preferred.
• Preferred that the candidate has working knowledge of:
• Electro/pneumatic valve actuators, I-P/P-I controllers, analog-to-digital & digital-to-analog converters, and various instrumentation transmitters
• Thermocouples/resistant temperature detectors (RTDs), pressure transducers, flow meters, accelerometers, proximity probes, and various electro-mechanical switches
• Distributed control systems (DCS).  Familiarity with Schneider- Invensys Evo helpful
• Gas chromatographs, combustion analyzers, continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Vibration monitors, anti-surge controls, and other continuous online reliability monitoring systems
• Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human machine interface (HMI) displays, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). Specifically, Rockwell/Allen Bradley brand helpful.
• Fieldbus communication protocols such as ethernet IP, Modbus, RS-232/485, Fox-Comm, HART, Profibus, and/or other field device tool applications
• Electrical distribution hardware & software including 4160VAC and 480VAC switch gear, motor control centers (MCCs), intelligent protective relays, and transformers

• Fluent in English, oral and written required.

• Must have a strong working aptitude with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• A high electro/mechanical aptitude
• Familiar with using integrated computer maintenance management system (CMMS) software. Understand department work order scheduling, work order processing, logging task details, and time tracking.
• Competent in applying personal safety practices and always takes initiative in proactively keeping their teammates and work environment safe.
• Candidate required to be resourceful, able to understand and execute work from researching department standard operating procedures, piping & instrumentation drawings (P&IDs), instrument loop drawings, electrical termination schedules, electrical one-line diagrams, and OEM equipment manuals schematics.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify issues in a methodical and profession manner.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• This position will report to and carry out all tasks and directives delegated by Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Shop Supervision or Maintenance Management Staff.
• Perform or participate in other tasks as required to support maintenance responsibilities including, but not limited to - plant cleanliness, warehouse operations, outage planning and execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Expected to work 5/8-hour normal shifts, plus possible overtime. Must be willing and able to also work scheduled 12 hr. shifts as scheduled by management.
• Required to participate in a scheduled “On-Call” rotation.
• Participate in project planning, updating various drawings, work procedures, and spare parts inventory management.
• Install new plant electrical distribution, instrumentation, and control systems equipment, as scheduled plant projects dictate
• Work with minimal supervision while regularly communicating with management regarding work progress, concerns and questions
• Adhere to company environmental, health, and safety policies & procedures, including NFPA 70E safety standards when working with High Voltage electrical generation and distribution equipment 
• Act as a liaison between work groups to improve performance and reliability of facility
• Communicate with all work groups during scheduled downtime of equipment and during plant outages

• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

• Minimal travel required, mostly for training, obtaining TWIC card, etc.
• Ability to supply and maintain a required list of tools
• Responsible for upkeep of personal workspaces
• Perform other related duties requested by the I&E Supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to wear all required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, latex/rubber/leather gloves, safety boots, harness FR clothing and respirator).

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions.
• Required to climb and balance with confidence. Must be able to climb stairways and ladder ways up towers. Be able to safely work from elevated platforms, boom lifts, at elevations over 200 feet.
• Ability to work inside confined spaces and comply with all safety and PPE requirements.
• Lift, carry and/or push up to 45 pounds.
• Occasionally exert an equivalent of 100 pounds of force using a mechanical device (example pulling on a wench, using a drum dolly).
• Required to walk, sit, stand, talk, and hear; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities include vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Able to drive motorized vehicles within the plant; example fork truck, boom-lift, and scissors lift.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an EEO and affirmative action employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.