Instrument & Electrical Engineer (Chemical Manufacturing - In Person)

Chang Chun Arizona LLC • Casa Grande, AZ, US • 4h ago

About Us

Chang Chun Group is one of the largest chemical producers in Taiwan. Having locations in several regions of the world, Chang Chun Group established Chang Chun (Arizona), LLC to be the United States branch of production.

Integrity is the essence of Chang Chun Group’s business philosophy. We treat all of our customers with integrity-our honest and reliable high-quality service.

Position Summary:

The Instrument & Electrical Engineer is responsible for all aspects related to instrument, electrical equipment, package equipment and automation process control infrastructure, such as Medium Voltage Switchboard, Transformer, Generator, DC charger, MCC, Motor, UPS, Chiller, DCS, PLC and process transmitters etc., requiring great instrument and electrical experience and skills. Opportunities for Instrument & Electrical Engineer can also be found in the continuous improvement, reliability and new project of instrument and electrical system for complying with the strategies, standards, specifications, local codes and regulations of Chang Chun Petrochemical.

Key Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but not limited to the following:

Construction Phase (Project)

· Perform to confirm Basic Engineering Design Data, such as instrument data sheets and electrical equipment load list etc.

· According to BEDD (Basic engineering design data), inquire quote from vendor and apply the procurement of instrument/electrical equipment. Responsible for vendor Technical Bid Evaluations and Commercial Bid Evaluation for instrument/electrical equipment, including preparation of technical clarifications, preparation of TBE and CBE for manager approval.

· Provide BEDD (Basic engineering design data) and equipment vendor drawings to design company for completing the Engineering of instrument/electrical equipment, such as Single Line Diagram, Power Layout, Cable Schedule, Instrument IO List etc.

· Version control of instrument/electrical engineering drawings to ensure construction is based on the latest drawings.

· Perform process control programming of DCS.

· Follow up the manufacturing status of electrical/instrument equipment to ensure the delivery of equipment can comply with the construction schedule.

· Coordinate with logistic team for the storage management of electrical/instrument equipment and perform the equipment turnover to contractors.

· Read and interpret engineering drawings for quality assurance.

· Perform field observation/inspection for monitoring performance and progress, quality of contractors and confront design compliance issues with contractors when identified.

· Use measuring tools to confirm if construction comply with standard, such as grounding test, mega test, loop test, parameter setting etc.

· Perform construction reports for tracing the construction status.

· Perform start-up commissioning.

· Lead technicians and make appropriate assignment to complete construction items.

· Coordination with various engineering disciplines related to construction and deals with each interface (Process, Piping, Civil, Architecture, Procurement).

Operation Phase (Routine)

Manage daily issues of instrument/electrical equipment, such as adding new device, device alteration, troubleshooting, repair, automation programming, equipment preventive maintenance, spare parts procurement and storage management etc.
Lead technicians and make appropriate assignment of work orders to complete daily issues.
Identify and grade critical instrument/electrical equipment. Define and make preventive maintenance plans to achieve Mechanical Integrity (MI).
Supervise preventive maintenance plans to be completed per schedule to prevent breakdowns on equipment.
Read and interpret test results or reports and perform corresponding correction of instrument/electrical equipment.
Review/Update Work Instructions (WI) according to operating/maintenance instructions and technical information of instrument/electrical equipment.
Perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to define and control the hazards of processes, jobs, and procedures.
Cooperate with Production Department to fulfil quality and safety audit requirement from customers or regulatory agencies.
Initial responder when production line stops and assures appropriate instrument/electrical help is on-site.
Utilize measuring tools and root-cause analysis to identify error signal or message for troubleshooting.
Prioritize works to ensure timely response of troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and construction of instrument/electrical equipment for minimizing manufacturing downtime.
Complete required paperwork and documentation in SAP.
Perform other necessary duties as required by department manager.
Develop, review, and maintain equipment specifications as related to purchasing, installation, operation, and maintenance/repairs.
Inquire quote from vendor and apply the procurement of instrument/electrical equipment and related engineering. Responsible for vendor Technical Bid Evaluations and Commercial Bid Evaluation for instrument/electrical equipment and related engineering, including preparation of technical clarifications, preparation of TBE and CBE for manager approval.
Conducts Kick Off Meeting with vendors, clarifies pending issues and records Minutes of Meeting.

Required/Preferred Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
3 to 5 years of Electrical Engineering experience, including internships, in a heavy manufacturing or chemical processing industry.
Good knowledge of operation, troubleshooting and repair of Electrical equipment, such as 12.47KV Medium Voltage System, 480V Low Voltage System, Transformer, Generator, DC charger, MCC, Motor, UPS etc.
Good knowledge of electrical safety.
Good knowledge of operation, troubleshooting and repair of Instrument, such as Flow, Level, Pressure, Thermal, PH, Conductivity transmitters etc.
Good knowledge of operation, troubleshooting and repair of Process Control System, such as DCS or PLC etc.
Automation programming experience and skill preferred.
Team management experience and skill preferred.
Must be available to work off shifts and work overtime depending on business needs.
On-call is required under operation phase.
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
Compliance with Process safety, ergonomics, OSHA, environmental agencies, applicable codes, and regulatory agencies.
Must be capable of making decisions and recommendations with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, tools etc. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemical hazards, and electrical hazards.
Chemical protective clothing is required for chemical hazards working area.
Work is primarily outside and will have exposure to extreme weather conditions and nature elements. Will need appropriate clothing for extreme weather conditions.
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl and balance for extended periods of time.
In specific condition, working at height is required.
Need to work at trailer office under construction phase.
Must pass a pre-employment medical exam to wear a respirator.
Must be able to wear a respirator for the duration of painting and confined space operations.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Chang Chun Arizona is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws, including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Contingent Offer Of Employment: All employment offers at CCAZ are contingent on:

Successful completion of a background check;
Negative results on a drug screening test;
Verification of employment eligibility and any other pre-employment requirements in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

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