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About the role
- Our Electrical and Instrumentation team, composed of 10 people, is integrated in the Silica Maintenance Department. The Team’s focus is continuous improvement of our Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by creating proactive and reactive solutions to safely produce Silica, in collaboration with our process control group and electrical engineering department.
- As the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, you will need a background in instrumentation and controls with emphasis on PLC/Delta-V/HMI. Also, hands-On experience with control panel and field wiring, instrument calibration with 4-20 MA and 3-15 PSI control loops and familiarity with PID loops and tuning is preferred.
- You will be accountable for:
- Electrical-Industrial Controls, Programmable Controls, Instrumentation, Electronic/Pneumatic Instrumentation, Microprocessors, and the ability to troubleshoot the above. Perform preventative maintenance calibrations on various instrumentation/equipment.
- Install new instrumentation, controls, electrical systems, conduit and electrical circuitry.
- Troubleshoot and solve problems by consulting manuals, schematics, writing diagrams, and past experience.
- Inspect and test equipment circuits to identify malfunctions or defects using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters and interact with contractors on a regular basis.
- Develops and maintains facility process documentation such as P&IDs and electrical prints, train operations personnel in troubleshooting Instrument & Electrical equipment.
- Assists in establishing preventative maintenance programs for Instrument & Electrical.
- We offer a permanent contract based on an onsite working mode with a Rotating Shift, including weekends and holidays schedule.
About you
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a plant Electrical & Instrumentation Department or technical training from an accredited training facility.
- Competencies:
- Strong practical technical knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems
- Strong drive for results and creating a culture of high organizational accountability
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Behaviors:
- Attention to detail
- Agile
- Organized
About the pay and benefits
- Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the USA base pay reasonably expected for this role is $42.00/hr to $43.24/hr, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
- Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
- Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
- Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
Job ID
30749
Regular
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