MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Company: PolyOne
Location: Greenville
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION:

This job works 4 10-hour shifts

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

• Dyneema -, the world's strongest fiber---, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care -, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work -. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
  
  WHY AVIENT:
  
  Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
  
  At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
  
  Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
  
  JOB SUMMARY:
  Maintain production equipment for the Avient Protective Materials site. Perform repairs, calibrations and preventive/predictive maintenance work at a proficient level to minimize production downtime while maintaining excellent safety, human relations, and environmental standards. Perform repairs on production equipment. Maintain production equipment in good working condition.
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient Protective Materials requirements, rules, and procedures
  • Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way
  • Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management
  • Avient Protective Materials Values - Must strive to behave in line with Avient Protective Materials Values, supporting and encouraging colleagues in their alignment with our Values. Aspires to demonstrate exemplary behavior with respect to the Avient Protective Materials values inside and outside APM.
  • Manufacturing Excellence - Avient Protective Materials wants to be 'best in class' in every respect, including manufacturing. To excel in manufacturing, we need to optimize how we do things. Everyone within the organization has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes.
  • Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and effective manner and all applicable procedures and policies are followed. Take action to correct unsafe acts, systems, and procedures.
  • Abides by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of: employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of Avient Protective Materials intellectual property limited to a need to know only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or APM property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of APM property and keys.
  • Perform repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance on equipment from written instructions, sketches, plans, diagrams, oral descriptions, or self-determined job requirements based on observed conditions.
  • Troubleshoot operational problems from field devices all the way to DCS I/O to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Document conditions, actions, procedures and results of work, tests or inspections performed as required by Company policies and procedures.
  • Document work performed on production equipment by maintaining accurate records or logs.
  • Comply with all departmental work instructions, safety guidelines and regulations.
  • Maintain and upgrade technical and non-technical skills through participation in company and outside training programs. Assist with the training of other employees as directed.
  • Maintain and repair, as necessary, equipment/components/calibrations associated with Dyneema - production facilities.
  • It is the responsibility of each employee to work in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
  • Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
  • Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste by reviewing DYNPRO SHE DYN 653 and general awareness presentation. Specific job holders will complete more detailed training as well.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Authorities:
    
    • Authorized to approve work permits per details included in DYNPRO SHE DYN 026. If so authorized, employee must maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities.
    • Projects or Special Assignments:
      
      • Operational Excellence Roles
      • SAP Roles (as required)
      • This position involves work with (supervision of) and/or handling hazardous materials and waste at the Avient Protective Materials (Greenville, NC) work site. Worker has the appropriate qualifications to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes. Training is required within six months of worker assuming duty, and once a year thereafter. Worker is responsible for proper handling, documentation, inspection and transporting around the facility of hazardous wastes. Worker may also be responsible for responding to emergencies involving hazardous waste. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
        • Associate's degree directly related to the position (e.g., Electronics/Electrical, Instrumentation Technology, Engineering, Refrigeration, HVAC, Welding/Metal Fabrication, or other applicable technical degree) PLUS four years industrial maintenance experience in the appropriate disciplines (e.g., Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Electrical, Refrigeration, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing/Pipe Fitting, Welding, Production Machine Maintenance, High Pressure Boilers, Pure Water Systems, Utility Systems, Repair and Overhaul, etc.); OR HS diploma with six years of industrial maintenance experience in appropriate disciplines (e.g., Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Electrical, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing/Pipe Fitting, Welding, Production Machine Maintenance, High Pressure Boilers, Pure Water Systems, Utility Systems, Repair and Overhaul, etc.)
        • Basic computer skills
        • Scheduling using a maintenance management system
        • Ability to coordinate multiple jobs at one time
        • General knowledge of N.C. building codes, engineering specifications, OSHA and safety procedures, NFPA, NEC, etc.
        • Working knowledge of a minimum of two area specific maintenance craft skills (Electrical - Instrumentation, Piping - Mechanical, etc.)
        • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings (preferred CADD operator experience)
        • Ability to develop sketches or field orders from field observations
        • Ability to analyze maintenance problems and develop corrective actions in a timely manner
        • Ability to work with and lead outside vendors and contractors to perform maintenance task
        • Ability to manage small construction projects.
          
          COMPETENCIES:
          
          Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
          
          ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, SAFETY, & SECURITY (EHS&S) REQUIREMENTS:
          
          Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
          
          Security includes physical security and cyber security.

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