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Instrumentation Technician

LANXESS Corporation
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Kelso, WA 98626, US

Salary

$50.44 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • The position involves the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various field instruments in an industrial environment.
  • Candidates should possess a two-year degree or certificate in Instrument Technology or a related field, along with experience in troubleshooting open and closed loop systems.
  • The role requires the ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work outdoors in physical conditions, including confined spaces and at elevated locations.
  • The compensation for this role is $50.44 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Applicants should be prepared to work Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with additional hours as needed.

Job Highlights

 

  • Responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field instruments.
  • Field Instruments include pressure / temperature / flow / level transmitters, switches, analyzers, recorders, controllers, I/P’s, control valves, boiler control systems, etc.
  • Ability to troubleshoot PLC and DCS hardware problems.
  • Ability to work outdoors in an industrial environment.
  • Install and maintain instruments on new or existing plant equipment and processes.
  • The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 330 p.m. Must be willing to work overtime and respond to calls on weekends and evenings as needed.

Experience / Skills

 

  • Two year degree or certificate in Instrument Technology or related field
  • Ability to troubleshoot open and closed loop systems and controllers
  • Bench set actuators and mounts for control valves
  • Install and set up a positioner on a control valve
  • Interpret valve markings and nameplate information
  • Identify valve components from specific drawings
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Work in a safe manner and use proper safety equipment
  • This position requires the ability to
    • Walk, climb, squat, bend, kneel, crawl, twist or stand for long periods of time.
    • Lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
    • Wear necessary PPE including respirator and SCBA (must be clean shaven)
    • Work in a physical outdoor industrial environment (including during inclement weather).
    • Work in confined spaces and at elevated locations.
    • Use a fire extinguisher or other firefighting equipment in emergency situations.
    • Successfully pass the pre-screening requirements, including a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Respirator test (must be clean shaven) and drug screen.

 

Location Kalama
Employee Type Regular

 

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer you

  • Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the pay rate for this position is $50.44 per hour.
  • Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include 
    - Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
    - Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
    - Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
    - Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
    - Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
    - Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
    - NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
    - Aflac Benefits
    - Legal Assistance Program
    - Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
  • Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global Xwork program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
  • Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

 

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

 

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

 

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