Job Details

Our client is a leading Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer, a fantastic opportunity exists for an Electrical & Instrumentation Planner at their plant in Houston, TX (ship channel location).

Competitive salary (non-exempt), benefits, stability and progression opportunities and excellent culture!

9/80 work schedules.

Duties include

• Processes Instrument and Electrical work orders for the plant: assess work, establish plans, order and receive materials, schedule the work etc. using SAP and Excel for planning and scheduling for the site.
• Establishes Preventative Maintenance work plans for IEA equipment, both existing and new.
• Works with IEA Supervisor, IEA Maintenance Specialist and IEA Technicians as needed to troubleshoot IEA issues for planning and scheduling repairs.
• Actively participates in the work order Planning and Scheduling process, which includes morning and afternoon update meetings.
• Assists the IEA Maintenance Specialist in managing the plant interlock matrices and interlock testing procedures and documentation.
• Assists in maintaining IEA equipment files.
• Develops specification sheets for instruments, old and new.
• Has field time following up on IEA problems, immediate and longer term, and proposes action plans for improvement.
• Assists storeroom personnel by managing IEA spare equipment, inventory and off-site turnaround of repairs.
• Actively implements and maintains a high standard for IEA installations and repairs.
• Supports and participates in all required plant HSSE initiatives.
• Works with the IEA Maintenance Specialist as needed to oversee/supervise contract IEA crews as required.
• Fills in for other Maintenance roles as required for vacations, etc.
• Supports capital activities by participating in design reviews and ensuring the maintainability of new projects.

SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge/Experience required:

• 5+ years' experience in IEA work in a chemical plant and/or refinery environment with proven expertise in planning, scheduling, and executing work. Must have instrumentation experience AND electrician experience and has worked as an IEA Technician and/or Planner.
• Working knowledge of applicable IEA codes, installation requirements and troubleshooting techniques
• Basic knowledge of the DCS/PLC programming environment and what it takes to troubleshoot and solve control problems
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize to accomplish goals
• Experience in implementing World Class Manufacturing concepts
• Computer knowledge: must be able to use Outlook and Excel and usable experience in SAP.
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)

NCCER in Instrument and Electrical is desired