E&I Technician

E&I Technician

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will be required to work on a variety of equipment in support of the entire plant. This includes maintenance repair, inspection, testing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, installing, and overhauling electrical equipment. Normal working hours are Monday-Thursday . Some overtime will be required and the carrying of a company provided phone may be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain instrument and electrical equipment through preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Perform and document all calibrations, testing, measuring and repairing of electrical controls, instrumentation and electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions and assist with failure analysis.
• Test and calibrate equipment and update drawings as necessary.
• Perform plant priority work as needed, including off-hour support through scheduled and call-in support.
• Assist with defining appropriate I&E spare parts and maintaining equipment and specification files.
• Commit to and actively participate in equitable technician resource leveling, overtime allocation and vacation practices.
• Communicate and maintain procedures, policies, plant direction/results and programs.
• Ensure that training materials, procedures and records are maintained.
• Ensure that the MOC process is followed.
• Provide clear communication with management and operations team for all jobs.
• Ensure all safety meetings are attended within the group.

REPORTS TO

• Maintenance E&I FLL

TEAM

• Maintenance FLL
• Craftsmen
• Operations Coordinators

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and compliance policies.
• Ability to work closely with key maintenance and operations personnel in providing effective and quality results.
• Ability to read and understand prints and drawings of various types.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience as a qualified electrician.
• Experience working with and knowledge of control valves utilizing digital, analog and/or pneumatic positioners.
• Fundamental shop math knowledge and the application of. (Manipulation of fractions, decimals, basic geometry and trigonometry.)
• Experienced E&I Maintenance Technician with knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems with the ability to effectively troubleshoot and repair these systems while working independently.
• Must be proficient in the use of diagnostic instruments used to measure voltage, current, resistance, temperature, and other inputs.

DESIRED CERTIFICATION

• NCCER Electrical - Certification Plus
• NCCER Instrumenation - Certification Plus

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE DESIRED

• Associates Degree in electrical and or instrumentation
• Knowledge of electrical equipment throughout the plant.
• Knowledge of the Process Safety Management (PSM) / Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Computer skills for effective use of the SAP maintenance program, PC web-based data entry, and other applications.

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

Skills Summary:

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities ​​for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn't only apply to the marketplace – it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You'll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn't mean simply working quickly – it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don't accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won't be boxed into a single role at Ascend – you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.