Westlake · 9 hours ago
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Longview, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$49.73/hr - $49.73/hrWestlake is a company focused on electrical machinery and control equipment, seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician. The role involves applying electrical theory to test and repair machinery, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting systems while ensuring safety requirements are met.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Perform job duties consistent with written job instructions
Know system feed points for main systems
Run cable; install conduit and cable tray; wire sizing
Assist mechanics with motor change, disconnect, rotation, MCC, and motor starter troubleshooting
Establish communication with field devices for troubleshooting and checking parameters
Shutdown isolate rectifier system
Perform PM’s; troubleshoot systems; ph./ORP probe calibration, pH/ORP calibrations and grounding
Install, assemble, and test Cat5 cables and drops
Understand plant processes and systems through review of operations training progression documents
Assist with PLC programming
Must maintain a thorough understanding of safety requirements for 4160 feed, 13.8 for hydrogen sub and building 76
Perform troubleshooting and maintenance for back-up and fire alarm system, VFD training, pump start modules, Fuji control system, and micro motion/vortex flow meter
Calibrate and verify transmitters with bench test (PT, LT, FT, AT testing) and troubleshooting
Participate in the work management system (WMS) by planning and communicating with Electrical and Controls Engineer and Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a routine basis
Fulfill on-call requirements for the E&I department (see On-Call Policy)
Complete all required safety and job-related training as assigned
Don and doff all required PPE including full face respirator (requires annual certification)
Qualification
Required
Washington State Journeyman license or completed a Washington state approved electrical apprenticeship program is required
High School diploma or the equivalent is required
Must successfully pass annual physical and respirator fit test/certification
Must maintain current TWIC Card
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Basic AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability wage replacement benefits
Company’s 401k plan
Employer match
Annual contribution
40 hours on year one (1) to four (4) years of service
10 paid Company holidays
Participate in bonus plan
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
Founded in 1986
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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