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Instrument and Electrical Tech

Solvay
Spartanburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Mar 2025
💰 $68,000/yr

About the role

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

 

 

We are looking for:

Maintains, reconditions, repairs, troubleshoots, adjusts, constructs, and upgrades various types of mechanical & electrical equipment and systems assigned using the skills, tools, equipment and materials made available to him. Individual is to report to Maintenance Superintendent, but will determine his day to day work assignments via self assigned work orders and advice from the Maintenance Coordinator.   The I/E Engineering Technician will be working with other maintenance technicians, production technicians, engineers, production coordinators, production specialists, outside contractors, and many times independently.


We count on you for:

  • Utilize the CMMS to set job tasks based upon direction from the Maintenance Coordinator, including closing work orders on a routine basis.
  • Work with Production Technician, to trouble shoot maintenance issues with equipment.
  • Assure that proper turn back of equipment is conducted upon completion of a maintenance task, including housekeeping, equipment set up and documentation processes.
  • Assure tools and equipment used is properly maintained, cleaned, serviced, stored and inspected.
  • Maintain plant equipment to maximize plant’s performance.
  • Understand the plant’s equipment operations such as: steam boilers and water feed systems, cooling towers, afterburner, reactors, scrubbers, agitators, motor control centers, starters, transformers, switch gear, lighting and control panels, DCS & Triconex process control equipment. Know how to switch the boilers and afterburner from gas to oil firing.
  • Perform maintenance check on the Afterburner and Oxide Scrubber per permit requirements.
  • Know and understand the plant’s fire protection systems, process systems, computer systems, telephone system, scales, instrument calibrations, carryout the ISO instrumentation procedures and maintain their records.
  • On call as scheduled and in the event of a major equipment issue.
  • Design, maintain, and execute assigned MIMM systems on time and with correct documentation.
  • Administer plant Electrical Hot Work and Arc Flash program under the oversight of the maintenance Superintendent.
  • Follow all site safety rules and procedures.
  • Demonstrate through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values; a personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace.
  • Employ safe work permit practices and procedure for all work performed, assuring the proper practices are followed.
  • Safely operate hand and power tools, light equipment, and heavy equipment used in the trade.
  • Assess maintenance activities to assure each task is safely conducted.
  • Participate in hazard assessment programs as requested ( e.g. PHA, LOPA, MOC review, What If, PSUSR etc.)
  • Responsible to maintain a quality management system that meets the requirements of the ISO 9001 2008 standard.
  • Focus efforts in four areas which include Safety, Customer Focus, Excellence and Continuous Improvement, and Sustainability.


You can count on us for:

  • Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey
  • Join a transversal and dynamic team
  • Opportunities for growth and learning
  • Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

 

You will bring:

  • Ability to maintain a high standard of safety and safe work practices, including keen working knowledge of process safety, personal safety and plant risk management procedures.
  • Knowledge of general and specific maintenance disciplines usually gained through a technical associate degree in mechanical disciplines. A minimum of 7-10 years on the job experience in the electrical/instrumentation field.   Additional experience may substitute for the associate’s degree.
  • Advanced trouble shooting skills including failure investigation, focused upon electrical and instrumentation.
  • Basic skills and knowledge in:
  • General maintenance.
  • Electrical system design and function, and electrical code requirements.
  • Electrical wire, communication wire, electrical equipment installation
  • Conduit, grounding and bonding, wiring, and electrical equipment installation.
  • Instrumentation equipment design, application, repair, calibration, installation, ce

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