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Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, Maintenance

Celanese
Wilmington, NC Posted Oct 16, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Overview:

Celanese Wilmington is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the team.

  • Routine maintenance on instrumentation and electrical;

  • Understand PM/PdM maintenance work process, using of SAP software to verify work orders, spare parts and report performed activities.

  • Use of calibration tools like HART communicators, bench testing equipment, 4-20 mA signals simulators

  • Safety Instrumented System and Process safety interlocks functional test according with International standards and Engineering best practices. Perform calibration reports.

  • Use of calibration patterns and monitors

  • Calibration and verification of process analyzers like Oxygen, pH, LEL – flammable, personal safety monitors, etc.

  • Use of electrical meter tools

  • Understand electrical bases for Low Voltage equipment: disconnecting, switching, racking in-out MCC’s etc.

  • Troubleshooting and repair during abnormal activities on instrumentation equipment;

  • Demonstrate skills to troubleshooting instrumentation and electrical equipment

  • Knowledge of principles of operation of process smart instrumentation; pressure, level, temperature, flow, analyzers, nuclear devices

  • Knowledge of principles of operation of electrical devices; motors, variable frequency drives, electrical breakers and switchgears, electrical safety devices

  • Use of electrical meters (voltmeters, amp-meters, ohm-meters, megger, etc.) to perform troubleshoot

  • Understand, skills to read Process and Instrumentation diagrams, loop sheets, control schematics, I-line diagrams, electrical control circuit diagrams

  • Knowledge of control process equipment like PLC (Programmable logic control), DCS (Distribute control system) and standalone controllers as part of the troubleshooting steps

  • Installation of minor improvement projects;

  • Support commissioning of improvement projects; calibrating instrumentation or verifying loop control signals

  • Field calibration of instrumentation equipment;

  • Use of field calibration tools; HART or BRAIN communicators, use of pneumatic tools to calibrate pressure devices

  • Installation of instrument tubing;

  • Ability to install conduit of various trade sizes (typically rigid) and accessories

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to interpret various industrial drawings (schematic drawings to component level, PIDs (Process and Instrument Diagrams, etc.).
  • Ability to associate circuit symbols with actual components.
  • Good mathematical skills including basic algebra for calculation of electrical/ electronic equations.
  • Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and project consequences of proposed actions.
  • Ability to learn new technologies.
  • Strong interpersonal relation skills, work in a team environment and work independently.
  • Ability to be on-call based on IE rotation to assist with troubleshooting and repairs during off-shifts.
  • Ability to identify root cause for failures and communicate appropriately.
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Qualifications:

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED

  • Certification: NCCER Certified a plus

  • In the event a candidate is not NCCER certified, certification of both hands on (demonstration of skills) and formal testing is required within 3 years of employment.

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in an instrumentation and/or electrician role

  • Chemical or petrochemical manufacturing plant experience a plus

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