Job description

E & I Technician– Castle Hayne, NC

About Our Company:

Yildirim Group is a leading Dutch-Turkish industrial group headquartered in Istanbul and Amsterdam recently acquired the Chromium business unit from Elementis, PLC, creating American Chrome & Chemicals.

It is a family-owned industrial conglomerate focusing on metals and mining, port management, fertilizers and chemicals, green energy, shipping and logistics, construction and infrastructure, and private equity financing. Yildirim has more than 20,000 employees in 55 countries on five continents.

Yildirim Group’s metals and mining business is a significant producer of chrome ore and high-carbon ferrochrome, leading to the synergistic acquisition of the Chromium Chemicals Business unit in the US, adding to the already existing chrome mines, ferrochrome, and various ferroalloy production plants which Yildirim operates in Turkey, Sweden, Kazakhstan, Russia, Albania, and Kosovo. Being the only producer of chromium chemicals in North America, and supply their products to a broad range of industrial applications, including metal plating, wood treatment, and leather tanning, all supported by a proprietary delivery system that reduces customer handling risks.

American Chrome & Chemicals, with $171MM in revenue, becomes part of the Metals & Mining Business Unit and is the only Chromium producer in the Americas. Chromium products provide strength and prevent corrosion and are used primarily in metal plating, timber treatment, coatings, leather tanning, and other industries. American Chromium has developed a unique product delivery system to customers via railcar or truck, significantly safer than traditional transportation methods.

Purpose:

The E&I Technician works as part of the maintenance team to support plant operations and ensure equipment availability and proper functioning. The E&I Technician must be knowledgeable of and follow GMPs and all applicable SOPs. E&I Technicians are required to work closely with operators, mechanics, and management to provide good customer service. E&I Technicians are required to trouble shoot electrical and electronic systems to resolve problems encountered during operation and restore the system to an operational state

Job Responsibilities

· Participates in American Chrome Chemical safety programs.

· Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and restores operation.

· Conducts routine maintenance and troubleshooting of control systems in both the process and utility areas.

· Performs preventive maintenance for all equipment.

· Calibrates instruments, per SOP, as required.

· Works with maintenance support and stock room personnel to ensure all parts transactions are properly documented.

· Participates in teams to perform root cause analysis of failures.

· Assists with checkout and startup of new equipment.

· Communicates equipment details effectively with other maintenance, process, and engineering personnel.

· Assists the Maintenance Planner by providing feedback on PM (Preventive Maintenance) frequency and job steps.

· Uses the JD Edwards (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track work orders, purchase parts, and track time.

· Makes recommendations to supervisors regarding spare parts inventory.

· Assists with identifying and standardizing parts between departments.

· Works with departments on maintenance reliability issues including motors, valves, instruments, controls, controllers, and DCS systems.

· Communicates with production workers regarding maintenance jobs including status, repairs, and follow-up review.

· Conducts work activities in an environmentally sound manner by being committed to the protection of the environment.

· Follows all OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration), NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency), NEC (National Electrical Code), and plant safety procedures and provides feedback when updates or changes need to be made.

· Possesses a 'hands-on' attitude and is willing to assist fellow maintenance team members with repairs as needed.

· Promotes the American Chrome Chemicals Way and Core Values.

· Must have a demonstrated history of safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

· Electrical/instrumentation background, with a minimum of a 2-year technical degree or 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.

· Proficiency in mechanical diagnosis and repair, computer hardware, and software.

· Mechanical aptitude is essential.

· Should be qualified to work on all electrical equipment from 24VDC to 5 KV.

· Must be able to read and understand electrical drawings, instrument indexes, and computerized data archives.

· Must be able to operate specialized computer interfaces as required for diagnosis and troubleshooting.

· Experience with industrial packaging/warehouse equipment and control systems a plus.

· Must have a basic competency in office applications such as MS Office and must be able to learn support systems such as JD Edwards with minimal individualized training.

· Must be able to climb stairs, perform some lifting, sit, or stand for long periods, work at heights, bend, kneel, and be able to be respirator qualified.

· Must be able to work in all environmental conditions, including temperature extremes.

· Must be willing to work on shifts or overtime as required.

Planning of work, relationships, and level of autonomy:

Work is identified through the maintenance work order system, immediate supervisor, and plant-wide customers (Production, maintenance, technical staff). The Incumbent will determine resources to be used for assigned job tasks.

Support the entire plant, external contacts with providers, and all levels of the organization, internal to Corpus Christi and other resources within American Chrome and Chemicals—daily interaction with hourly workforce.

The description provided does not necessarily include all essential functions and does not include all duties, responsibilities, and obligations of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, obligations, and functions of one’s job can and will, as necessary, change as required by business necessity. American Chrome and Chemicals employees will be evaluated in their job performance based on all aspects and functions of their position, whether or not explicitly identified herein.

Compensation and Benefits:

· Competitive Base Salary and Bonus

· Excellent Benefits including:

o Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

o 401k Program

o Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with voluntary Term and AD&D available)

o Short & Long-term Disability

o Accidental, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance (Aflac)

o Voluntary Short-Term Disability

o Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

American Chrome and Chemicals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Castle Hayne, NC 28429: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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