With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Job: Sr I/E Engineer

 

 

Department:            Manufacturing, Maintenance & Reliability

Location:                 Seadrift, TX

Travel Involved:      0-5%

Description

The Instrument/Electrical Engineer is part of the Maintenance & Reliability Group supporting plant operation and reliability improvement efforts for Braskem’s Seadrift facility. Working in a team environment, it carries responsibility for implementing reliability best practices, developing and optimizing preventive maintenance tasks, and supporting maintenance activities.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide day-to-day technical support in the field (craft & planners) for instrumentation and electrical issues & projects
    Manage (approve/reject) Preventative Maintenance (PM) and inspection deferrals
    • Own and manage area maintenance procedures as assigned, as well as ensure that equipment files, spare parts, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) are constantly updated and appropriately filed.
    • Understand obsolescence and upgrade requirements for equipment and spare parts, and ensure that information is up to date in SAP or equipment files.
    • Develop/complete required Management of Change for maintenance activities (obsolete instrumentation upgrades, solenoid modifications, calibrations, etc)
    • Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures/defects for job planning, either for improvements or repairs, or assist craftsmen in charge of doing so.
    • Provide technical support/expertise within your discipline in the design and installation stages of projects for new assets and modification of existing assets, to minimize life cycle costs and to maximize asset availability/reliability.
    • Create and lead maintenance capital projects for equipment rebuilds or reliability improvements utilizing the Clarity tool, and following Braskem’s Capital Project Work Process. Will lead several electrical upgrade projects for the site.
    • Lead root cause inquiry related to equipment failures in area of responsibility, as required, and formally issue the reports and present for management review and approval.
    • Maintains Maximo calibration records
    • Conducts/manages Universal waste inspections and documentation
    • Manages RTAC system for primary power distribution
    • Will assist/maintain plant electrical prints and equipment schematics for the plant

Requirements:

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 7+ years relevant experience
  • Proficiency in the following areas, with the ability to develop into a subject matter expert in particular areas:
  • Understanding of industry codes and standards (i.e. IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC)
  • Instrumentation and measurement technology
  • Low and high voltage power distribution and controls
  • Safety Instrumented System specification, design, and implementation
  • Analyzers and sample systems
  • PLC maintenance and functionality
  • Reliability Engineering concepts and data scrutiny techniques
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance concepts

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • Experience in the refining, petrochemical, or chemical process
  • RCA experience TapRoot or ProAct
  • Experience with SAP, Maximo and Clarity applications.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication of complex issues, as well as for mentoring and alignment building.
  • Balanced strategic and tactical focus, being creative and innovative, and demonstrate problem solving, organizational, and planning skills.

 

What we offer

At Braskem we offer more than just a competitive base pay package. Out total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits that you need for every stage of your life. Out benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Teladoc
  • A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
  • Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

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