Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

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Job Description

The Position

Reporting to the Team Leader, this position will initially have the opportunity to interact with various Albemarle global support groups and have the ability to gain invaluable commissioning and start-up experience.

Post-commissioning and start up this position will provide support to both scheduled and reactive maintenance services to the plant operations and comply with the systems and procedures to facilitate continuous improvement in the utilization of assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with site EH&S, community policies, systems and procedures.

• Execute electrical/ instrumentation work as per schedule following work instructions as directed by the Team Leader.

• Responding to plant outages and equipment failures in a timely manner to maximize plant availability and safety.

• Ensure work is executed to the highest standard and history is recorded in the relevant maintenance recording system for future reference.

• Initiate creation and updates to work procedures and instructions to ensure they are accurate and effective.

• Reporting of incidents in a timely manner and participate in analysis and investigations as required.

• Build strong relationships with the Operational, Reliability and Planning Teams to support the delivery of quality maintenance and equipment availability. 

• Working with our internal/ external customers to support feedback and continual improvement programs.

• Support work management processes through efficient defect reporting, adequate scoping of corrective works and accurate confirmation of execution activities.

Work Experience / Technical Skill Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement and teamwork.

• Sound problem-solving skills and fault-finding experience with the ability to respond to changing priorities.

• Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance activities associated with industrial equipment including kilns, ball mills, belt filters, cloth filters, centrifuges, and boilers.

• Experience fault finding and performing various maintenance activities with PLC’s, Burner Management and Control systems.

• Experience maintaining a variety of modern electrical, instrumentation and control equipment.

• Working knowledge of applicable electrical regulations and standards as they apply to industry.

• Understanding of Change Management and Work Management Processes.

• Knowledge and understanding of SAP systems is desirable.

• Previous commissioning experience would be highly regarded.

Education / Qualification Requirements

• A Grade Electrical License.

• Instrumentation Certificate IV.

• Current WA Driver’s License C Class minimum.

• Current WA High Risk License.

• High Voltage Switching Certification with demonstrated experience in operation and maintenance of High Voltage apparatus (Desirable).

• Supervised Gas fitter (Desirable).

• Hazardous Area Certificate IV (Desirable).

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.