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Chevron Renewable Energy Group is accepting online applications for the position of I&E Technician located near Newton, Iowa through January 31st, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

The I&E Technician is responsible for installing, commissions, troubleshoots, and repairs instrumentation, electrical (both low and medium voltage), and control systems within a biodiesel facility. Works with contractors to maintain and upgrade the plant. This position is also responsible for ensuring the plant is maintained in a safe and clean condition.    

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

•  Perform highly skilled installation, commissioning, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and related equipment.

• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System to create work orders for inventory and work planning, and prioritization

• Assesses and completes performance checks on equipment such as level controllers, pressure transmitters etc. and records and validates instrument performance.

• Build instrumentation and electrical panels.

• Measure, cut, bend and install conduit, fittings and tubing as needed to install or repair equipment. Install cable tray.

•  Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wire, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures.

•  Disconnects, connects and rewires electrical wiring according to the NFPA 70 (NEC), 70E & 70B.

•  Troubleshoots and maintains computer control systems such as PLC and HMI.

•  Assure all work performed adheres to Chevron's Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

•  High school diploma or GED

• Minimum 2-year technical associates degree or 3 years of relevant work experience preferred.

• Possesses and demonstrates working knowledge of the methods and procedures of the Instrumentation and Electrical trades and of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of these fields.  Instrumentation knowledge is most important.

• General understanding of motor controls, transformers, lighting arrestors, grounding, emergency systems, test equipment and procedures, cable terminations heat trace and lighting.

• Basic understanding of instrumentation, controls, control systems, safety systems and electrical equipment.

•  Must be able to read and decipher electrical and control drawings.

• Must be able to get online with PLC and use as a troubleshooting tool.

•  Must understand the principles of flow, level, temperature and pressure measurement.

• Basic computer skills for ordering materials, communication, entering equipment history, and email.

• Ability to work overtime and on-call as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISA CCST certification preferred but not required.

• Must view safety as a value and be willing to always comply with company policies and guidelines

• Must be able to work as part of a team, willing to be mentored and trained, and be trustworthy and dependable.

•  Good verbal and written communication skills.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of the application process, you will be required to take a Maintenance Assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the test in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.  

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Operations Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

Chevron's tests are focused on industrial aptitudes. However, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test preparation guides may be helpful in preparation for these tests. Candidates should focus on mechanical aptitude, reading comprehension, understanding information in tables and graphs, and understanding industrial math.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

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