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Date: Jan 13, 2025

Location: USA: Reno, NV, US, 89506

Company: CPChem

You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

 

Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!

 

Responsibilities

  • Proven expertise in safely performing job responsibilities

  • Working with maintenance personnel, operations personnel, engineers, and management to solve manufacturing problems related to troubleshooting, repairing, and relacing instrument, control, and electrical systems

  • Install, diagnose & repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical components of industrial machinery and equipment

  • Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as extruders, process tanks, conveyors, saws, programmable controllers, support equipment, etc.

  • Working knowledge of motor controls, VFD’s, DC drives, etc.

  • Knowledge of GE/Allen Bradley/Direct Logic PLC’s is required and familiarity with the associated integrated Window software to analyze control system logic.

  • Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as PLC’s, transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.

  • Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with the other team members; repairs the problem either be self or with other team members.

  • Replaces faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices

  • Knowledge of single and 3-phase up to 480 volts.

  • Hands on experience in designing, modifying, installing, commissioning and documentation of industrial control systems and sub-systems.

  • Plans layout of wiring and stalls wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings

  • Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects. Replaces defective components and wiring and adjusts mechanical arts. Aligns, adjusts, and calibrates equipment according to specifications.

  • Maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and test.

  • Enters information into computer to copy program from one electronic component to another, or to draw, modify or store schematics.

 

 

This is a salary positions with rotational on-call responsibilities and potential for Overtime.

Required Qualifications

⦁    High School Diploma/GED
⦁    At least 5 years of direct related experience
⦁    Process maintenance experience related to Instrument Technology
⦁    Ability to accommodate overtime and rotational on-call hours

⦁    Ability to read equipment prints, secure information from OEM manuals, and proficiency with measurement tools
⦁    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions in challenging technical situations
⦁    Ability to read schematic drawings or product manuals to repair parts 
⦁    Experience troubleshooting equipment failures and examining process conditions/impacts to recommend improvements 
⦁    Understanding of analyzer communication networks, fiber optic systems, and hardware
⦁    Physical requirements associated with the position
 

Preferred Qualifications

⦁    Associate Degree or higher in Instrumentation or related field

 

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.

 

Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.

 

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

 

To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

 

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Eligibility for Relocation: No

Closing Date: 01/27/2025


Nearest Major Market: Reno
Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe
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