Maintenance I&E Technician in Houston, Texas at Odfjell USA Houston Inc
Job Description
ODFJELL JOB DESCRIPTION
COMPANY: ODFJELL TERMINALS US
JOB LOCATION: OTC (TERMINAL)
JOB TITLE: I&E TECHNICIAN
DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE
REPORTS TO: TERMINAL MANAGER
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: NON-EXEMPT
MANAGERIAL (Y/N): NO DIRECT REPORTS: None # Total: 0
BUDGET AUTHORITY: N/A
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform Preventative/Predictive Maintenance (PM), full repairs, and troubleshooting on terminal equipment in order to maintain the facility at peak operating efficiency on a 24-hour basis, consistent with company and government standards of safety, environmental, and quality control.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follow safety, environmental, regulatory, and departmental procedures and policies.
- Coordinate and perform PMs, repairs and troubleshooting on electrical, instrumentation, and controls for the Terminal equipment with Loading/unloading and storage systems.
- Coordinate and perform repairs and troubleshooting of Firewater, Marine Vapor Controls, Heat Tracing (electrical and steam), PLC, and HMI systems.
- Coordinate vendors for repairs and troubleshooting of all I&E equipment. Troubleshoot with vendors can be either in person or over the phone.
- Coordinate and oversee third party inspectors and approved contractors on the repairs and inspections of terminal equipment (i.e. Heat Tracing, Cathodic Protection, High Voltage, Compressors, Flares, etc)
- Coordinate cleanup of job site, ensure equipment, tools, and materials are returned to proper place.
- Complete and process assigned work orders at the completion of each task and review deficiencies with management or engineering.
- Perform change of service (COS) tasks on equipment, participate in management of change process, and develop change of equipment reports.
- Thorough knowledge of safety and environmental requirements in order to complete jobs per company/department expectation.
- Preferred knowledge of advanced instrumentation equipment: SAAB, Guided wave radar levels, magnetic levels, O2 analyzers, and BTU analyzers.
- Preferred knowledge of the following equipment: Heater & Chiller systems, air compressors, rail or truck loadcell systems, and wastewater systems.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Lead Safety Discussion, Job Walkouts, and PSSRs with other departments
- Oversee JSA documentation on all I&E Jobs.
- Fill out Permits for assigned Jobs. Review Permits for understanding, agreement, and signing, including LOTO.
- Coordinate materials for inventory, repairs, shipping and receiving, and vendor use.
- Provide Leadership in Safety and Repairs for all I&E maintenance activities
- CMMS system interaction: provide WO updates and enter WO updates into system
- Oversite of I&E contractors for repairs and troubleshooting of Terminal equipment
- Provide oversight coverage for mechanical contractors for vacation coverage
- Support Operational activities as required including but not limited to:
- support control room monitoring modalities operations through UCOS system.
- Support operations during commissioning and decommissioning process when tanks must be released for API or new products (control room functions)
- Tracking and monitoring safety critical systems (e.g. VCU, Seal Pots – Alarms)
- Participate in the ERT team, after 90+ days of employment and once fully trained for the team.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- NFPA 70e certification
- Must have over five (5+) years of work experience in industrial equipment repairs on electrical, instrumentation, or controls equipment.
- Preferred degree or license of the following: NCCER Electrical or Instrumentation certification, Electrical Maintenance or Journeyman License, OR two or four-year technical degree from an accredited institution
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasionally: sitting; ability to board vessels; crawling; crouching; fine manipulation; using math/calculations
Frequently: standing; walking (general); walking in or out of terminal, through turnstile, be able to evacuate terminal in emergency; ability to climb to top of tanks; bending over; climbing; reaching overhead; kneeling; balancing; pushing or pulling; grasping; repetitive use of hands/arms; repetitive use of legs; lifting or carrying 26- 50 lbs.; eye/hand coordination; talking; touching; keyboarding/typing; thinking analytically; understanding, assimilating and drawing conclusions from information and data; producing unique or creative solutions to problems; receiving and transmitting information accurately using oral communications; receiving and transmitting information accurately using written communications; remembering details; making decisions; adjusting to changes; examining/observing details; discriminating colors
Continuously: hearing; smelling; seeing; maintaining stamina during workday; concentrating on tasks; maintain attention span during workday; using English language correctly.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasionally: heavy machinery; vibration
Frequently: working a 5/8, M-F schedule; irregular hours; on call schedule at least every other weekend; respirator fit; hot/cold temperatures; work outside; electrical hazards; falling hazards/wear safety harness; sharp objects/tools; working at heights; working in confined spaces; exposure to fumes, gases, odors; exposure to dirt, dust, grease. Oil, mud; excessive noise exposure; hot temperature devices (burners, flame torches, etc.)/ performing multiple tasks at the same time; working in difficult interpersonal situations
Continuously: close proximity and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals; wearing PPE; maintain TWIC card; wearing uniform (FRC); maintaining composure and professionalism under emotional stress; maintaining high level of energy and productivity through the workday or shift
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT UTILIZED
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Electrical Testing Equipment
- Instrumentation Testing Equipment
- Personal safety equipment
- Forklift and JLG operation
- Desktop PC (programs such as SAP, CMMS will be used)
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