Associate Degree In Instrumentation Jobs in Houston, TX

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry - and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, as well as offers industry-leading Custom Manufacturing services. At Monument, you'll find careers in several engineering and skilled trades roles and disciplines. Working together like a family, our teams drive continual improvement in quality, cost, lead time, flexibility, and customer service. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a diverse range of opportunities where you will be challenged and encouraged to grow.

The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and reliability of electrical, instrumentation, control, and analyzer. This role supports safe and efficient plant operations by ensuring electrical and control systems operate in accordance with company standards, applicable codes, and safety regulations. The I&E Technician maintains electrical distribution systems, motors, process instrumentation, analyzers and related control equipment used in industrial operations.

This position serves as a shared resource working across two facilities.
Essential Functions

• Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
• Independently install, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair instrumentation, electrical, analyzer, valves, and control system equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Maintain motors, motor control centers (MCCs), power distribution equipment, switches, transformers, relays, and associated electrical systems.
• Support others with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and associated communication networks.
• Support contractors, vendors and obtain quotes on replacements
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Install control wiring systems.
• Ensure all work complies with company procedures, safety standards, environmental regulations, and applicable electrical codes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel to optimize equipment reliability and performance.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 emergency response and troubleshooting support for instrumentation, electrical, analyzer, and control system failures.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.
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Education Qualifications

• Required High School or Equivalent High school education or equivalent.
• Preferred Vocational/Trade School Technical training, associate degree, or vocational certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field

Experience Qualifications

• Required Basic knowledge of electrical and control systems.
• Required Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Required Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Required Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Required Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Required Ability to work safely in industrial environments.

Skills and Abilities

• Eligible to obtain a TWIC card
• Electrical and instrumentation maintenance practices.
• Calibration and testing of instrumentation
• Electrical distribution systems and motor controls.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to support other local sites

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License Required

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long periods of time, up to 12 hours per day.
• Sitting. Working from a seated position for up to 12 hours per day.
• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms multiple times per day.
• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to move objects in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting. Raising objects up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds consistently from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Subject to environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• Subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour.
• Subject to vibration. Exposure to movements of the extremities or whole body. Operate/drive utility vehicle
• Subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for tasks as required. FRC uniform, hard hat, safety toe work boots, respiratory protection, safety glasses, chemical googles, face shield, gloves etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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