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Instrument Electrical Technician at Innophos – Geismar, Louisiana

Innophos
Geismar, Louisiana, 70734, United States
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NewSalary:$37.24 - $47.30/hrJob Function:Skilled Labor
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Instrument Electrical Technician

The primary purpose of this position is the safe execution of installation, repair and testing of facility instrumented and electrical systems at the Geismar, Louisiana Plant.
Key Responsibilities
  • Attend daily meeting to receive and discuss priority and routine work orders. Orders include utilizing diagnostic apparatus to perform testing for the purpose of repairing, replacing or calibrating plant equipment
  • Select, install, and operate measurement devices such as portable gas detectors, pH analyzer, chiller, valves, and transmitters for level, pressure, temperature, and flow
  • Communicate with unit operations to ensure work site has been prepared and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers. Follows lockout, tag-out procedures, checks for documentation of entry permit and checks to make sure lines are closed and locked
  • Inspect worksite to determine presence/root cause of obstruction or change in operational capabilities. May involve dismantling of equipment using hand and power tools to locate the failed equipment (motors, pumps, or valves)
  • Communicate findings to supervisor and production supervisor as needed secondary to the nature of the problem, and the urgency of the repair to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with unit operations. Generally communicate problem is fixed or repair is completed
  • Assess the failed equipment, order replacement parts, and assemble the equipment with the new parts
  • Test/inspect/calibrate vent pressure, chiller, various analyzers, leak testing, etc. This includes safety harness, respirator, high voltage gloves, and goggles monthly inspections
  • Perform research to identify availability of new technology to improve equipment efficiency and reliability. Communicates with vendors to view product, literature, and studies
  • Follows diagnosis of electrical layout, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring
  • Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender
  • Pull wiring through conduit. Splice wires by twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps
  • Connect wiring to equipment such as lighting, motors, and instrumentation using hand tools
  • Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels. Connect power cables to equipment such as electric motor and install grounding leads.
  • Test continuity of the circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, and/or megger
  • Complete all regulatory and company mandated training to comply with health, safety, food safety and environmental requirements and policies
Required Education, Skills, Knowledge and Experiences
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • NCCR & NCCR Plus Certification
  • Essential skills/knowledge: Computer literacy
  • Heavy Instrumentation experience preferred
  • Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Environment and/or Physical Factors
  • Work is performed in the plant as well as the maintenance shop. There are frequent physical demands associated with this position, including regular lifting (some heavy), stair climbing, working in the heat, handling tools, piping, metal, grinders, etc.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
  • Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
  • Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
  • 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
  • Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
  • Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
  • Educational assistance program
The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).
The actual wage paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, specific skills, licenses and certifications, experience, and training.
Instrument Electrical Technician I - $37.24 - $41.38
Instrument Electrical Technician II - $42.57 - $47.30
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.
Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.
Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

$37.24 - $47.30 an hour

Job Location

Geismar, Louisiana, 70734, United States

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