This position is a multi-craft position with emphasis on both electrical and instrumentation work. The electrical work primarily consists of fabricating, installing, maintaining, repairing and demolishing (as needed) electrical wire, conduit, switches, breakers, motor control centers, motors, relays and other electrical apparatus in accordance with relevant codes. The instrumentation work consists of installing, maintaining, repairing and demolishing (as needed) control vales, field instrumentation, Distributed Controls Systems ( DCS ) related equipment, wires, relays and other instrument related apparatus. The successful candidate will be required to work, independently or in partnership with other staff members, on general mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and utility operation tasks. An on the job and off site training program will be available to support these required activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrician Section

1. Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances,

apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

2. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and

hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

3. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

4. Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and

the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with plant standards and

applicable codes.

5. Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.

6. Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures,

using testing devices such as a digital multi-meter to ensure compatibility and safety of

system.

7. Design/plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, conduit, equipment and fixtures,

based on job specifications and local codes.

8. Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and

to ensure conformance to plant standards, building and safety codes.

9. Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power bender, measuring devices, power

tools, and testing equipment.

10. Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.

11. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

12. Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring,

equipment, and fixtures.

13. Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas,

and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.

14. Follow applicable specifications such that conduit and electrical components are installed to

standard

Instrumentation Section

15. Bench and field calibrate pressure, temperature, and flow sensors. Follow plant procedures

for documentation of calibration activity and calibration devices.

16. Set up control valves, positioners, and i/p transducers. Bench/field test and troubleshoot

these devices.

17. Configure devices using HART communicator or instrument panel buttons.

18. Read and understand instrument O&M manuals in order to work on devices with little or no

previous experience.

19. Loop wiring troubleshooting for analog and discrete devices. Simulate analog signals, measure loop resistance, continuity, etc.

20. Work with 110Vac and 24Vdc wiring. Employ practices to avoid signal interference.

21. Document instrumentation, wire labeling, instrument labeling, and calibration with extreme attention to detail

22. Measure, cut, bend, and properly install stainless steel tubing for automatic valves.

General Section

23. Test fabricated and installed equipment to ensure adequacy of repair and safe operation upon commissioning

24. Lift and rig equipment and piping

25. Operate fork lift to transport work or maneuver equipment as necessary

26. Operate man lift or ladder to safety position self at a height to complete a task

27. Attend daily meeting to receive and discuss work orders that include dismantling, repair, or changing of pipes, valves, process equipment, structures, etc.

28. Coordinate repairs with production to ensure work site has been prepared to avoid interfering with activities of other workers

29. Verify proper life critical documentation is prepared prior to the start of work

30. Inspect work site to determine best possible placement and routing of equipment and pipelines to allow long-term maintainability

31. Analyze problems to determine materials needed to complete task and transports materials to job site

32. Remove product from dismantled equipment by washing surfaces prior to transport

33. Perform housekeeping within areas of responsibility, both in the field and in the shop

34. U tilize personal protective equipment ( PPE ) according to specific job task

35. Perform other duties or projects as specified by supervisor

Qualifications
Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

1. Current electrical journeyman’s license is preferred

2. ISA Certified Control Systems Instrument Technician (CCST) not required but preferred

Experience:

1. 5+ years in construction or maintenance in an industrial setting

2. 5+ years experience as an Electrician and/or Instrument Technician

Skills:

1. Must have a strong understanding of the national electric code (NEC)

2. Must have strong understanding of Electrical safety, including Arc Flash PPE and

Hazardous Locations requirements.

3. Must be able to create single line electrical and circuit diagrams

4. Must be able to read/understand Piping and Instrumentation Drawings in order to identify instruments and control loops.

5. Must be able to read control wiring loop sheets, electrical ladder and single line diagrams.

Also must be capable of redlining these drawings.

6. Must be able to calculate electrical loads, voltage drop, capacities as well as other

applicable electrical properties

7. Must be able to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights, and measures

8. Must be able to read and understand safety rules, company policies and procedure

manuals .

9. Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or

schedule form

10. Must be able to read and interpret a variety of diagrams, blueprints, and operational

manuals of shop tools and equipment

11. Must be able to solve practical problems using rational logic and deal with a variety of

concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

12. Must be able to perform basic math using application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions with algebra and geometric constructions

13. Must be able to document activities such as work completed or inspection observations on forms or work orders using legible handwriting and understandable verbiage

14. Must be able to utilize the computer to process work orders and order supplies from store room

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