Instrument and Electrical Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Ecovyst is a materials science, catalyst, and services company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that play a critical role in supporting ecological health and help our customers solve complex challenges.

Our cutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst.

• Ecoservices is dedicated to services that have a positive impact on our planet. Our Ecoservices business provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses.
• Advanced Materials and Catalyst Technologies specializes in silica supports and catalysts. This business allows us to develop innovative technologies that enable our customers and value chain partners to create sustainable products.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Overview:

The I&E Improvement Leader/Planner will be responsible for planning all I&E work orders for the plant. Responsible for accessing work, establishing plans, ordering/receiving materials, scheduling work, etc.

What you will be doing:

• Establishes Preventative Maintenance work plans for I/E equipment, both existing and new.
• Works with I/E Supervisor, I/E Maintenance Specialist and I/E Technicians as needed to troubleshoot I/E issues for planning and scheduling repairs.
• Actively participates in the work order Planning and Scheduling process, which includes morning and afternoon update meetings.
• Assists the I/E Maintenance Specialist in managing the plant interlock matrices and interlock testing procedures and documentation.
• Assists in maintaining I/E equipment files.
• Develops specification sheets for instruments, old and new.
• Has field time following up on I/E problems, immediate and longer term, and proposes action plans for improvement.
• Assists storeroom personnel by managing I/E spare equipment, inventory and off-site turnaround of repairs.
• Actively implements and maintains a high standard for I/E installations and repairs.
• Supports and participates in all required plant HSSE initiatives.
• Works with the I&E Maintenance Specialist as needed to oversee/supervise contract I/E crews as required.
• Supports capital activities by participating in design reviews and ensuring the maintainability of new projects.

HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all contractors doing work in the plant have the required HS&E safety training prior to performing maintenance work or repairs.
• Submits any safety concerns/incidents electronically for review, investigation and resolution of risk.
• Participates as needed on the safety audit team to monitor and improve safety within the plant.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Min 5+ years’ experience in I/E work in a chemical plant and/or refinery environment with proven expertise in planning and executing work. Must have instrumentation experience AND electrician experience and has worked as an I&E Technician and/or Planner.
• Working knowledge of applicable I/E codes, installation requirements and troubleshooting techniques
• Basic knowledge of the DCS/PLC programming environment and what it takes to troubleshoot and solve control problems
• Transportation Worker’s Identification Credentials (TWIC)
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient using SAP as the CMMS platform
• NCCER in Instrument and Electrical is preferred