INEOS Aromatics 

 Current Opportunity

Job Title: I&E Technician

Pay Grade: USA_ARO_WAN-HG ARO WAN

Location: Wando, South Carolina 

The Position: 

The Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Maintenance Technician disassembles, reassembles, calibrates, repairs, and troubleshoots process control instrumentation, valves and analyzers; maintains and repairs electrical equipment and electrical distribution systems using schematics and electrical drawings to support safe, environmentally sound, reliable, and optimum plant operations. As a member of the Maintenance and Reliability team, this position reports to Maintenance Team Leader, Instrument & Electrical.
Our Training Program is a registered apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor.

What you will do: 

• Perform maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment
• Monitor and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
• Calibrate process control instrumentation and analyzers
• Remove, troubleshoot, repair and install automated process control valves
• Maintains process equipment in accordance with established procedures and processes
• Coordinates maintenance activities with operations personnel. Works with operators to troubleshoot and repair equipment and instrumentation
• Supports emergency plant needs on day shift and provides 24-hour support (on call) assistance during off hours
• Provides I&E support to unit engineering functions
• Assists in equipment troubleshooting activities and in root cause failure analysis
• Complete work documentation such as paperwork/computer system entries associated with the job
• Identify specific cost reduction opportunities
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned              

What you will bring:

• Level of education & knowledge
• A High School Diploma or GED 

Experience in general:

• 5 years of industrial/manufacturing repair experience in I&E field, or 4 years military I&E experience, or Associates Degree from an accredited college in a related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a fulltime basis for anyone other than your current employer
• A passing score on pre-employment tests, including mechanical aptitude, reading & mathematics
• The ability to read & follow detailed operating, maintenance and safety procedures.
• The willingness & ability to be on call including nights, weekends & holidays
• The willingness & ability to relocate to or commute on a daily basis to the INEOS Cooper River Plant without company assistance
• The willingness & ability to work in all weather conditions
• Work with diverse groups to achieve results and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English

Preferred Skills:

• Associate degree from a vocational technical college in a related field
• Experience working in an industrial or military environment
• Experience working with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Experience responding to industrial emergencies
• Experience troubleshooting equipment

Certifications/Licenses:

• International Society of Automation Level 1 Certified Controls System Technician (ISA Level 1 CCST) – preferred

Physical Demands:

• The ability to routinely work in confined spaces for extended periods of time
• The ability to routinely climb stairs & ladders that can exceed 200 feet in total span with break decks
• The ability to lift & carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds in weight.
• The ability to put on respirators and other important safety equipment
• Constant (67-100% of time) exerting over 50 pounds of force (lifting, pulling, pushing, torqueing), standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, carrying, repetitive motions.
• Working outside 67-100% of time in temperature extremes and noisy environment

Compensation 

We offer a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with company contribution and matching (up to 9%)
• Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.
• The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  

Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

The Location: This opportunity is located in Wando, South Carolina.

We look forward to learning more about you and sharing how you can build your career with INEOS Aromatics.

INEOS Aromatics Recruitment Team