Instrument Electrical Technician - Houston, TX

Goodyear. More Driven.

 

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Position Description:

 

Pay Rate: 41.10 - 42.43

 

Shift : 9 hrs M-TH 8 hrs Fri. following week 9 hrs M-TH 8 hrs Fri. OFF then repeat.

 

As an Instrument/Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and repair of all plant equipment in one of Goodyear's Chemical manufacturing plants. Goodyear Chemical is a division of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company which manufactures and markets rubber-related chemicals for various applications. You will also promote safety, environmental stewardship and housekeeping throughout the facility.

 

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Routine inspection, maintenance, replacement, repair and calibration of all types of electrical, instrumentation and controls
• Troubleshoot all electrical controls and instrumentation
• Safely work on 3 phase systems up to 15kV
• Competently use test instruments, including multimeters, and process calibrators
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, sketches, layouts, circuit diagrams and specifications
• Abide by safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), NFPA 70E (Arc flash)
• Adhere to Goodyear's attendance policy
• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights and/or confined spaces when applicable

Basic Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Required to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be able to successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment contingencies
• Ability to work any and/or rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime if applicable
• Basic computer skills
• 2+ years' experience in Industrial Electrical maintenance or AAS in Instrument Electrical
• Experience with PLC'S (Allen Bradley preferred), Variable Frequency Drives, and or DCS systems (Emerson Delta V preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• AAS in Electrical or Instrument Technology
• Completion of an organized training or apprentice program in Electrical or Instrument Technology
• Chemical plant experience
• Current Electrician's maintenance or journeyman license
• Previous military service experience within a technical specialty

Candidate Criteria:

• Self-motivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision
• Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done
• Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments
• Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful whether working on a team or individual projects
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions in routine and non-routine situations
• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines and apply mechanical principles to solve problems
• Commitment to working safely.

Check out the video below of what some of our employees have to say about working for Goodyear: 

A Day in the Life Video

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies.  It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries arou