AdvanSix Inc.

Instrument Mechanic - Chesterfield

AdvanSix Inc.$96K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Instrumentation or 2 years of relevant industrial experience.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Working knowledge of PLCs and DCS systems.
  • Experience with instrumentation design and repair techniques.
  • Ability to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot various electronic and mechanical systems.
  • Perform and document instrument calibrations and preventive maintenance activities.
  • Support job plan and shop paper development.
  • Interface with equipment manufacturers and technical support consultants.
  • Update maintenance documentation for critical plant equipment.
  • Provide daily support for continuous plant operations.
  • Communicate with planners and order necessary non-stock parts.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays and time off including vacation.
  • Eligibility for company stock purchase and competitive 401K matching.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Employer-provided disability benefits and life insurance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair:

o Electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems (i.e. transmitters, switches, analyzers, control valves, relays, etc.)

o Automated control systems (PLC/DCS), discrete input/output devices, communication systems, and computer workstations

o Wide variety of instruments including pH, conductivity, ultrasonic, guided wave radar, mass flow, pressure transducers, RTDs, nuclear levels, etc

o Chart recorders, digital displays, gauges

o Piping, tubing, and wiring connections, pneumatic control systems

o Low-voltage wiring systems

o Electric heating and HVAC controls

o Security and surveillance systems

o Instrument enclosures and wiring systems
• Performing and documenting instrument calibrations
• Performing and documenting preventive maintenance (PM) activities for instrumentation equipment.
• Supporting job plan and shop paper development.
• Interfacing with equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants.
• Updating maintenance documentation for critical plant equipment.
• Providing daily support to all plant operations in order to continue 24/7 operations
• Performing scheduled and non-scheduled work orders
• Communicating with planners and ordering non-stock parts
• Looking up, reading, and understanding manuals, schematics, and P&ID's
• Willing to work overtime when required
• Ability to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment including, but not limited to climbing ladders and performing confined space entries
• Willing and able to be trained and learn new technologies as the skills of an Instrument Mechanic advance with new technologies and applications
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-functional team environment
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Basic Qualifications:
• Associates Degree in Instrumentation

OR
• 2 years of experience in Instrumentation and Controls installation, troubleshooting, and repair in a Chemical Plant, Refinery, or similar Industrial environment

Additional Qualifications:
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of PLCs, DCS, etc.
• Knowledge of instrumentation design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment
• Well-rounded field experience applying good engineering practices to instrumentation repair work for a variety of typical process plant equipment
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environment

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull
• Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, etc.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials
• Ability to work alone and in isolated areas, work around hot surfaces and high temperatures
• Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet, and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE
• Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)

The hourly rate for this position is $46.52

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

About AdvanSix Inc.

AdvanSix Inc. is a chemical company that produces nylon resin and other chemical products. The company was spun off from Honeywell in 2016. AdvanSix's products are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, and consumer goods. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and China. AdvanSix is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Learn more about AdvanSix Inc.
Size
1,375 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$46 million
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
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