Title:  I&E Technician

Introduction

Join CPChem as an I&E Technician located in Conroe, where you'll be an integral part of our Manufacturing & Projects team within the Maintenance division. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our industrial processes through expert handling of instrumentation, control systems, analyzers, and electrical equipment.

As a valued team member, you will contribute to sustaining operational excellence by ensuring all process analyzers and control systems function optimally around the clock. The role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities in a dynamic and highly technical industrial environment. You will collaborate cross-functionally to support ongoing projects and system upgrades while adhering strictly to federal, state, and local safety regulations.

Our ideal candidate embraces continuous learning and innovation within instrumentation technology, control systems, and electrical work. You will be entrusted with responsibilities that directly impact the safe and compliant operation of our facility, underscoring CPChem's commitment to environmental stewardship, employee safety, and operational integrity.

Responsibilities

Analyzer Duties:

• Perform 24/7 maintenance of process and environmental analyzers.
• Maintain and calibrate hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide detectors in compliance with safety standards.
• Document repairs, purchase parts, confirm time details, and write notifications efficiently using SAP software.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local procedures and regulations, contributing to procedure and policy development that enhances safety and productivity.
• Assist specialists in analytical and control systems with project development and implementation initiatives.
• Engage in Process Hazard Reviews and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
• Provide critical 24-hour analytical support during operational upsets and outages.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) as required.

Control Systems Duties:

• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) on Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Lead maintenance and execution of Instrumented Protective Systems (IPS) under various operational conditions, including outages.
• Collaborate closely with contractors during instrument control loop checkout for plant expansions and existing systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug equipment, recommending and implementing modifications to ensure dependable, low-maintenance operation.
• Perform software program modifications on systems such as DeltaV DCS, Modicon, and Triconex PLCs.
• Repair electronic card modules encompassing both analog and digital components.
• Recommend and assist in the integration of new control system equipment in line with process modifications.
• Support Control Systems Specialists and Instrumentation/Electrical engineers in project design and implementation efforts.

Responsibilities Cont'd

Instrumentation Duties:

• Repair, calibrate, and maintain various process instruments including flow, pressure, level, temperature, and differential pressure transmitters.
• Tune and repair process controllers and manage pneumatic and digital valve controllers (DVC) actuated control valves.
• Install, set up, and verify proper functioning of pressure, temperature, flow, and level switches and other monitoring devices.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on specific instrumentation such as dry additive feeders to ensure consistent performance.
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment failures and process conditions to recommend and implement improvements that enhance reliability.

Electrical Duties:

• Observe rigorous compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies when removing and installing electrical equipment up to 138kV.
• Install electrical equipment including conduit, wiring, supports, and associated devices.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repair tasks effectively across various equipment types.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on motor starters, motors up to 8000 H.P., UPS systems/batteries, AC and DC variable speed drive controllers, and electrical motors.

This multifaceted role requires a dedicated team player with technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in safety and operational standards.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, the candidate must meet the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in instrumentation within an industrial or heavy commercial setting, supported by:
  • Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology or
  • Certification or diploma from a recognized trade school.
• Proficiency with diagnostic and calibration tools such as TREX devices, meters, and pumps.
• Strong troubleshooting and installation skills for control valves and coriolis meters.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs including Triconex, Allen Bradley, and Modicon, alongside Distributed Control Systems like Honeywell, DeltaV, and Yokogawa.
• Familiarity with Siemens Gas Chromatographs, Yokogawa Gas Sample Systems, and oxygen and hydrocarbon detection systems.
• At least 5 years of medium to high voltage electrical experience within an industrial or heavy commercial setting, with one of the following credentials:
  • Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology
  • Level II NETA certification or higher, or equivalent
  • Journeyman Electrician License
• Capability to diagnose and locate circuit, component, and equipment faults accurately.
• Experience in motor starter and switchgear troubleshooting for both AC and DC systems.
• Knowledge of programming and troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience rebuilding and servicing control valves to enhance operational precision.
• Solid understanding of ladder logic programming and control systems operation.
• A proven track record in successfully managing and completing significant control system programs and complex control schemes.
• Familiarity with industrial process engineering principles and practical control applications.
• Advanced knowledge of protective relays, including function, data acquisition, troubleshooting techniques, and root cause analysis for alarm systems.