BMT Chemical Plant Instrument Technician

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With a population of more than 118,000, Beaumont ,Texas, is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, on the Neches River, about 85 miles east of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. Beaumont has been a home to the oil industry from the days of the Spindletop oil boom until today, and along with nearby Port Arthur and Orange, is part of the Golden Triangle industrial area on the Texas Gulf Coast. Those who live and work in Beaumont will find a close-knit community with friendly people and opportunities to explore the area at its many restaurants and businesses, as well as numerous museums and nature parks.

Built along the banks of the Neches River in 1903, the original ExxonMobil Beaumont refining facilities have grown into an integrated petrochemical complex on 2,700 acres and have contributed to the economic and social landscape of southeast Texas. In fact, 1 in 7 jobs in Jefferson County are linked to ExxonMobil, making it an integral part of the community. With a workforce of more than 5,500, the Beaumont complex includes a refinery, chemical plant, polyethylene plant and lubricant blending and packaging plant. The complex is part of ExxonMobil's current building and expansion plans for the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Not only does Beaumont produce Mobil 1, the world's leading synthetic motor oil, it is the only manufacturer of Mobil Aviation Greases. Other products include fuels and chemical compounds used in a diverse range of products, including plastics, Nylon, shrink wrap and more.

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We are looking for Instrument Technicians at our Beaumont, Texas Chemical Plant. An Instrument Technician installs and maintains all components of instrument control and electronic systems. An Instrument Technician must safely troubleshoot, analyze and repair components include but not limited to: Programmable Logic Controllers, distribution wiring and piping, instrument tubing instrument equipment, control valves, DCS systems, controllers, marshalling cabinets and junction boxes, gas detection instrument, analyzers, and similar equipment.

• Dismantle/Troubleshoot instrumentation and replace defective electronic or mechanical parts.
• Install and maintain various types of instruments, including Safety Critical devices, motored and pneumatically operated valves and analyzers.
• Install and monitor performance of installed inst. equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacements.
• Lay out, assemble, install, test, repair, and adjust instruments, apparatus, junction boxes, wiring, and new services to include panels, power supplies, and conduit.
• Mount instruments, analyzers & valves into position & complete circuits & tubing according to diagram specs.
• Repair, install, replace, and test inst. loops, equip., and appliances using appropriate tools/ testing instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric controls, inst. loops, control centers, DCS and programmable logic controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance on control systems, instrument loops and distribution panels.
• Install, repair, and inspect various types of conduit, tubing and piping installations.
• Understand and utilize Management of Change and Control of Defeat procedures.
• Perform Mechanical Integrity procedures and produce and maintain maintenance records.
• Research documentation for proper values to check calibration, adjusts as necessary, documents all values & changes.
• Interpret blueprints, Loop drawings, hook-up sheets, electrical schematics

Skills and Qualifications

• Able to work in shops and field settings.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively develop, communicate, and implement plans.
• Effective in oral and written communications, including effective meeting skills.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment, including working toward team goals.
• Able to identify and mitigate job and/or safety hazards.
• Performs position in a manner that demonstrates professionalism, knowledge, understanding, and commitment for health and safety of one's self, others, and the surrounding communities and environment.
  
  

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified and/or two-year associate degree.
• Demonstrated work experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of an Instrument Technician for installation and maintenance of: Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Vibration and Speed instruments and controllers.
• Ability to isolate instrumentation equipment, defects in wiring, switches, etc. through Lock Out, Tag Out.
• Ability to install and maintain instruments, analyzers, control valves, conduit, wiring, tubing and piping.
• Knowledge of instrumentation systems including planning additions or modifications on loops and circuits.
• Proficiency in safe use of hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of electronic, pneumatic and electrical test instruments.
• Ability to install analyzers and sampling systems.
• Ability to read instrument & electrical blueprints through the full range of industrial maintenance and construction work.
• Proficiency in use of appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot, repair, replace and test instrument loops, electrical circuits and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, instrument loops, motor and pneumatic operated valves and programmable logic controllers.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ladder logic and programming theory used in DCS control systems.
• Proficiency with computer programs in field calibration, communication, document and record keeping functions.
  
  

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

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