I&E Technician
Worker Category: Contract to Permanent

The I&E Technician is responsible for installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, electrical systems (both low and medium voltage), and control systems within a biodiesel facility. This role involves collaborating with contractors to maintain and upgrade the plant, ensuring it remains safe and clean.

Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled installation, commissioning, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and related equipment.
• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System to create work orders for inventory, work planning, and prioritization.
• Assess and complete performance checks on equipment such as level controllers and pressure transmitters, recording and validating instrument performance.
• Build instrumentation and electrical panels.
• Measure, cut, bend, and install conduit, fittings, and tubing as needed for equipment installation or repair. Install cable trays.
• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wires, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber optic and coaxial cable assemblies, and lighting fixtures.
• Disconnect, connect, and rewire electrical wiring according to NFPA 70 (NEC), 70E, and 70B standards.
• Troubleshoot and maintain computer control systems such as PLC and HMI.
• Ensure all work adheres to Chevron's Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Minimum 2-year technical associate degree or 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred: ISA CCST certification.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of methods and procedures in the Instrumentation and Electrical trades, including occupational hazards and safety precautions. Instrumentation knowledge is crucial.
• General understanding of motor controls, transformers, lighting arrestors, grounding, emergency systems, test equipment and procedures, cable terminations, heat trace, and lighting.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with company policies and guidelines.
• Basic understanding of instrumentation, controls, control systems, safety systems, and electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and control drawings.
• Proficiency in using PLC for troubleshooting.
• Understanding of flow, level, temperature, and pressure measurement principles.
• Basic computer skills for ordering materials, communication, entering equipment history, and email.
• Ability to work as part of a team, be open to mentoring and training, and demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime and be on-call as needed.

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