I&E Technician
Westlake
Perform maintenance, calibration, and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment in a plant.
11 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Plaquemine, LA
Onsite
Company Size
15,540 Employees
Service Specialisms
Chemicals
Plastics
Performance Materials
Polymer Compounds
Sustainability Solutions
Material Science
Manufacturing
Product Innovation
Sector Specialisms
Housing
Infrastructure
Building Products
Pipe & Fittings
Global Compounds
Residential Construction
Flexible Packaging
Rigid Packaging
Role
What you would be doing
calibration
preventive maintenance
predictive maintenance
technical assistance
training
records management
- Support the continuous operation of the plant by being available outside of regular scheduled work hours.
- Perform calibration, repair and integrity checks of process instrumentation and electrical equipment to assure that accuracy, functionality, and reliability are within acceptable limits.
- Provide attention to detail and dedication to work in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as high quality product.
- Conducts tasks with appropriate PPE as assigned.
- Implement and document a preventative and predictive maintenance schedule for process instrumentation and industrial electrical equipment that assures a high on-stream time.
- Responsible for personal safety and that of fellow employees.
- Practice, participate and support the plant’s health, safety and housekeeping policies, procedures and processes to create and maintain an orderly, safe, and healthy work environment.
- Provide technical assistance to production and engineering groups on application of new and modification of existing process instrumentation.
- Continuously improve by staying informed and educated on current safety, technical, and quality practices.
- Provide on-the-job training to other I/E technicians and to those deemed appropriate by management.
- Maintain, update, report, requisition, and document the instrument/electrical department records and resources to assure availability and dependability of test equipment, tools, spare parts, outside repairs, specifications, equipment history, vendor resources, and library resources.
- Reports injuries, incidents and hazards to unit supervision as soon as reasonably possible.
What you bring
electrical drawings
communication
instrument cert
computer skills
safety culture
process control
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings; a high mechanical aptitude and the ability to comprehend and apply information in technical service manuals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Certificate from an approved Instrument/Electrical school is required.
- Good computer skills
- Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environment
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial plant experience; technical training with a science background or equivalent is preferred; good working knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and safeguards in respective discipline for maintenance and construction of a continuous process chemical plant; basic knowledge of fluid dynamics and process control.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1986
Company Formation Year
The company was established in 1986, marking its beginning as a single polyethylene plant.
$12.1B Net Sales
Annual Revenue
A reporting of net sales around $12.1 billion in 2024.
$3.8B Acquisition
Axiall Purchase
Completed the acquisition of Axiall in 2016, reinforcing its market presence.
$2.2B Acquisition
Boral's Building Products
Acquired Boral’s U.S. building-products division in 2021, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Began from a single polyethylene plant in Louisiana and has expanded through strategic acquisitions.
- Operates two main segments: Performance & Essential Materials and Housing & Infrastructure Products.
- Produces significant quantities of low-density polyethylene and PVC, ranging from raw materials to finished goods.
- Productions include PVC siding, pipes, epoxy resins, and polyethylene products for construction, automotive, packaging, and healthcare sectors.
- Achieved record EBITDA in the HIP segment in Q4 2024, largely due to increased demand for PVC pipe and fittings.
- Family-led ownership maintained by the founding Chao family, operating under a unified global brand.
- Integrity
- Customer Focus
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
- Accountability
Net Zero by 2050
Climate Commitment
Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
- Reducing carbon footprint through energy-efficient processes
- Investing in renewable energy and sustainable technologies
- Implementing water and waste management initiatives to minimize environmental impact
- Optimizing resource usage across global operations
- Committed to building a diverse workforce across all levels.
- Focus on gender diversity in leadership roles, with continuous progress in female representation.
- Providing equal growth and development opportunities for all employees.
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