Instrumentation & Electrical (E&I) Technician

Summary

Bakelite Synthetics’ Eugene, OR Chemical Facility is seeking a qualified individual to join its manufacturing team as an Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician.  This position creates value by inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing electrical and/or control problems to ensure reliable operation of equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures. This is a Monday-Friday day shift position that will include occasional callouts, evenings, and weekends.

Key Job Expectations

• Troubleshooting/repairing/testing/inspecting/calibrating various industrial equipment: primarily motors, air actuated valves, pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices.
• Documenting and reporting work execution key findings.
• Ensuring proper operation of all control system components to include electronic components, analyzers, on/off valves, control valves solenoids, limit switches, PLC and related I/O modules.
• Assisting in and providing expertise on electrical inspections and new/existing installations
• Working with operations and maintenance personnel to help identify & prioritize electrical and instrumentation needs and issues.
• Sharing knowledge with other technicians as it relates to maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation, electrical components, and controls.
• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.

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Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 3 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment
• State of Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or higher.
• Experience troubleshooting and performing preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment including motor controls, control valves, programmable logic controllers, and control instrumentation.
• Willing and able to work outside at heights, and in hot or cold weather conditions.
• Willing and able to work overtime and on-call as required.
• Willing and capable of wearing a respirator as required.
• Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing and able to adhere to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading technical drawings, schematics, and interpreting OEM manuals.
• Experience performing instrument calibrations.
• Knowledge of industrial test equipment.
• Experience and/or knowledge of programming and troubleshooting Honeywell Experion or other Distributed Control Systems.
• Experience troubleshooting AC and DC motors & drives, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and tuning control loops.
• Experience with Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and related electrical equipment up to 480V.
• Experience with computer operating systems, networks, and electronic information handling.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience with electrical one-line drawings, process & instrumentation diagrams, cable schedules, functional descriptions, I/O lists, and other related electrical and controls documents.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance on your first day of employment. 
• 3 weeks paid vacation. 
• 11 paid holidays. 
• Paid parental leave. 
• Paid sick time. 
• HSA with company match, when enrolled in a qualified medical plan.
• 401k with company match. 
• Annual retirement contribution.
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D. 
• Company paid STD and LTD.