How would you like to be a part of AmSty’s mission of enhancing lives through materials and know-how in a responsible and sustainable manner?
At AmSty, our team of dynamic associates are continuously leading AmSty to be the top integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer. Our size and geographic footprint allow us to provide solutions to our broad range of customers.
At AmSty, our success is based on world-scale production technology and supply chain capability. All of our dedicated associates possess a strong continuing focus on safety, reliability and environmental compliance.
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Overview:
The Instrument and Electrical Technician (I&E Tech) will be responsible for maintenance of instruments and electrical systems in the Marietta manufacturing plant. This position offers candidates the opportunity to become a team member on a close knit team working in a fast paced challenging work environment.
- Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in the Electrical Work Practices. Longer term as this person gains experience he/she will be expected to perform the role of facility representative as defined in the electrical work practices.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions. Removes and replaces components at the board level.
- Identifies DCS and PLC hardware problems and replaces cards.
- Troubleshoots and programs PLC software.
- Calibrates process instruments according to applicable standards. Operates and maintains instrument and electrical testing equipment.
- Maintains electrical hardware typically up to 480 volts.
- Plans, prioritizes and schedules instrument and electrical maintenance with supervision and technician input.
- Designs and implements corrective actions identified in incident reports and work orders.
- Maintains and completes instrument and electrical system preventative maintenance activities. Identifies and defines required procedures and inspection frequency.
- Generates and evaluates reliability data from the maintenance database (SAP). Determines areas of focus for reliability/cost reduction projects.
- Requests/performs failure analysis as needed.
- Designs instruments loops and electrical systems. Specifies, requisitions and installs instruments and electrical components (measurements of flow, temperature, pressure).
- Serves as electrical subject matter expert on capital project reviews.
- Follows and ensures compliance of all plant safety and maintenance procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Plant Leader.
- Initiative: Active member of a small team operating the plant around the clock. Independently initiates activities which contribute to team/plant goals. Overcomes obstacles. Looks for opportunities to assume responsibility and show leadership.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Works toward win-win solutions. Asks questions and uses input to improve performance. Communicates effectively.
- Learning: Seeks and provides feedback to improve performance of self and teammates. Continuously learning to contribute to team success and personal growth. Develops new skills which benefit the team.
Teamwork: Gets along well with others. Is both candid and tactful in dealing with others.- Value creation: Critically evaluates problems/issues using relevant data. Identifies and knows the appropriate items/things which need to be worked on.
- High school diploma is required.
- Two years of experience as a Class A instrument or electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
- Also preferred – two year craft degree and electrical license.
- Includes working outdoors in inclement weather (sometimes for an extended period).
- Requires climbing stairs.
- This job may require lifting up to 50 lbs.
- This position is located in Marietta, OH. Relocation assistance is not authorized for this position.
- Grade and salary level offered to the successful candidate will be appropriate to the job duties and commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
- The work schedule for this position is day shift (8 hour days). Call ins on nights and weekends is part of the position. The successful candidate is expected to work overtime, normally less than 15%.
Relocation is not available with this position.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.
To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and AmSty (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.
AmSty is a leading integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer, offering solutions and services to customers in a variety of global markets. AmSty is taking a leadership role on long-term sustainability and development of the circular economy for plastics.
At AmSty, we believe that in-kind recycling, where products are returned to their original application and original quality, is the future of long-term sustainability. Our long-term vision is that polystyrene products should never be landfilled but reclaimed, reprocessed, and reused again and again.
AmSty is a proud member of the American Chemistry Council® (ACC) and a participant in its Responsible Care® initiative. Involvement in the Responsible Care initiative helps AmSty to "improve in environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) performance for [all of our] facilities, processes, and products."
Safety is a core focus in everything that we do. We strive daily for zero injuries and incidents.
AmSty values environmental stewardship, corporate responsibility and community involvement.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
