Instrumentation & Control Technician

Instrumentation & Control Technician

Date: May 29, 2024 Location:

St. Romuald, QC, CA

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials. Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician - Electrical/Instrumentation (E&I) is primarily responsible for the functionality, equipment operational readiness and maintenance of all types of electrical controls, instrumentation and monitoring equipment used in the manufacturing processes at the St Romuald, QC production facility.

The Maintenance Technician - E&I is the primary liaison between the operations associates and the maintenance group for troubleshooting all electrical control and instrumentation equipment issues and completing repairs/replacements/upgrades of all electrical control and instrumentation equipment on Site.

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Inspect, assemble/disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair all types of electrical control and instrumentation equipment used on site.  Carry out routine maintenance tasks safely. Knowledge of troubleshooting electrical control and instrumentation equipment including, but not limited to, motors, VFD's, PLCs, MCCs, etc. Investigates repair and rebuild parts requirements for all electrical control and instrumentation equipment  Assists in obtaining & evaluating quotations for parts and service.  Assists in ordering and obtaining services and parts for repairs and replacements. Ensure routine PM and inspection tasks are executed as planned and recommend changes/upgrades as required to improve equipment reliability. Assist in maintaining the integrity of Hexion Canada Inc. required standards; including, but not limited to ISO, RBQ, SOX, & MOSS standards. Participates in regular housekeeping audits and daily tours of production areas to identify and communicate areas of strength and improvement. Participates in quality and customer incident investigations and assists with identifying and implementing recommendations to prevent recurrence.  Participates in equipment failure root cause analysis and employee training as requested. Participates on site PSM and PHA teams. Provides input into capital and maintenance upgrade projects. Scopes project requirements, basic project management and implementation on site.

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 

Reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Works closely with:

Production Team Regional Controls/Engineering Specialist(s)  Maintenance associates & contract personnel  Supply Chain Management  May be asked to assist in directing the activities of all associated electrical & instrumentation maintenance contract trades persons and/or external contract service providers.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Experience in Electrical and Instrumentation Computer literacy in MS Windows and computerized process systems is necessary. Previous experience maintaining AC and DC Drives, PLC/DCS control systems, instrumentation and VFD’s are needed. Possess good organizational skills. Possess an understanding of industrial safety requirements for local jurisdiction. Must be familiar with safety, environmental, and Industrial Hygiene rules and regulations. Must know electrical and instrumentation codes and standards specifications, appropriate to local jurisdiction. Must know how to specify material and equipment needs. Must have prior experience with maintenance information systems. Computer literacy in MS Windows is necessary and SAP experience is a benefit.

Education 

High School Diploma  Technical College or Interprovincial Trade Certificate – Electrical/ Instrumentation or the electrical trade with crossover exposure or comparable. Plant Requirements Must be physically fit and be capable of working while wearing a respirator (clean shaven at all times) and climbing vertical ladders. Capable of working at heights or within confined spaces. This position requires “On Call’ availability.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS / JOB REQUIREMENTS

Physical: Walking, driving, standing, lifting, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing. Aptitudes: Must possess the ability to understand the meaning of words and their ideas, as well as instructions and their underlying principles. Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately and possess eye-hand motor coordination. Temperaments: Must have the ability to accept responsibility, perform duties under stress, adapt to situations requiring preciseness, and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities. Must be able to adapt to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas, or facts; be able to influence people in the opinions, attitudes, or judgments; and be able to generalize, evaluate, make decisions, and perform repetitive work. Department Specific: May be required to operate (and be fully licensed to operate) a telehandler forklift, standard gas-powered forklift, aerial work platform (telescoping boom or scissor lift) or any other equipment that may be required for maintenance related tasks. All training for operation of these devices will be provided, as required, by Hexion. Must report to work Fit for Duty

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