E/I Maintenance Technician

Job Summary: The basic function of this role is to maintain, repair and improve instrumentation and electrical equipment located in the greater Baton Rouge area. The primary focus is to provide necessary technical and hands-on support to continuously improve plant instrumentation, electrical, and DCS equipment integrity, cost, and on-stream reliability. Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and calibration of electronic and digital process control equipment, related loop equipment, electric motors and control circuitry. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Baton Rouge site but will be responsible for supporting all plants in Plaquemine and Geismar Louisiana area.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Must be a safety oriented individual that is able to work in a team environment.
• Trade/Technical degree or apprenticeship in a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years strong industrial (Chemical/Petrochemical) maintenance experience and/or equivalent military experience.
• Must be a self-starter with a solid work history and excellent references along with the ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Read blueprints, P&ID's, single-lines, ladder logic, and wiring schematics.
• Repair and troubleshoot analog and discrete instrument loops.
• Effectively use typical test and calibration equipment, including pneumatic calibrators, RTD calibrators, mA calibrators, T/C calibrators, digital and analog multi-meters, meggers, and laptops for equipment communication.
• Follow step-by-step calibration procedures.
• Use computerized systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Troubleshoot and repair 480 VAC 3 phase motor controls as well as 120 VAC control circuits.
• Troubleshoot PLC problems through knowledge of PLC logic and operations. Work with and troubleshoot the following: Pressure, temperature, level and flow measuring equipment Pneumatic Controls Chart recorders Water analytical equipment, including pH/ORP, Conductivity Solenoids Limit & Proximity Switches

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Trade/Technical degree or apprenticeship in a related field preferred but not required.

Certification: No certification is required for this position.

Experience: This position requires a minimum 5 years strong industrial (Chemical/Petrochemical) maintenance experience and/or equivalent military experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and industry safety requirements and regulations
• Dedicated focus on safety as a non-negotiable priority
• Ability to pass tests and/or certification courses on job-required skills and equipment operations, which may include but are not limited to various lift/access equipment operation, mechanical aptitude, and welding
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and PLC systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment by multitasking, adapting, and adjusting as priorities and deadlines change.
• Ability to analyze data, make judgments and develop reports.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Teammates, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to complete projects and resolve user issues in a timely manner.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, to understand the problem and explain the solution.

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk reasonable distances, potentially on uneven ground or catwalks, and ascend stairs.
• Ability to climb ladders and otherwise navigate through industrial/manufacturing settings and around equipment/installations.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, and crawl.
• Ability to maneuver in confined spaces.
• Ability to reach with both arms.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs frequently and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights. 

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that cultivating relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients. Within Tormod and the Hargrove Team of Companies, we work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "Team mentality" such that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and on a company-wide level. Our Team places high value on the contribution of Teammates who serve our customers whether they are in an onsite role, in the field, or executing projects in the office.

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Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

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