Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Job Description:

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Huntsman is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in Ringwood, Illinois. This position will report to the Manager Title.

Job Scope

We are currently looking for a dynamic individual as an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for our Polyurethanes organization at our plant located in Ringwood, Illinois.

Under indirect supervision, perform maintenance and repairs on the facility's electrical, instrumentation, and machine control systems, ensuring that all work is completed within industrial standards, codes, and time frame expectations.

In summary, as the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, you will:

• Perform work comfortably as part of a team or solo.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and instrumentation utilizing test equipment and documentation.
• Install and maintain various types of building electrical systems, instrumentation, machine controls, PLCs, HMIs, and other plant electrical equipment with voltages up to 480VAC.
• Monitor the performance of electrical systems and instrumentation equipment for hazards, performance, or replacement.
• Interpret blueprints; work from work orders, sketches, and/or verbal instructions to modify electrical equipment.
• Appropriately use electric test equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of workplace safety, environmental practices, and equipment.
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of the preventive maintenance program and associated documentation.
• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system for work assignments and documentation.
• Perform mechanical duties as needed, such as initial repair troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Please note that this position is not approved for sponsorship at this time or in the future. We are currently considering local candidates only.

Minimum Qualifications

Education required

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience required

• At least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Prior industrial or significant commercial electrical experience is required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to discern colors for interpretation of color-coded trending and/or reading of color-coded plant instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment, hand tools, and power tools effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician's License preferred.

Working Environment

• Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• Considerable physical activity, including heavy physical work; lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 60 pounds, and/or working in elevated locations up to 35 feet.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and include the use of protective equipment.
• Work is done in a 7-day shift system, with an on-call schedule.

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.

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