Maintenance Technician - Electrical/Instrumentation

Hexion

  • Saint-Romuald, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Company OverviewImagine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion.At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress—developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future.This is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward.We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger.We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development—equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide.Your Future Starts Here.If you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong.Anything is possible when you imagine everything.Position OverviewThe Maintenance Technician - Electrical/Instrumentation (E&I) is primarily responsible for the functionality, equipment operational readiness and maintenance of all types of electrical controls, instrumentation and monitoring equipment used in the manufacturing processes at the St Romuald, QC production facility.The Maintenance Technician - E&I is the primary liaison between the operations associates and the maintenance group for troubleshooting all electrical control and instrumentation equipment issues and completing repairs/replacements/upgrades of all electrical control and instrumentation equipment on Site.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Inspect, assemble/disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair all types of electrical control and instrumentation equipment used on site.
  • Carry out routine maintenance tasks safely.
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting electrical control and instrumentation equipment including, but not limited to, motors, VFD's, PLCs, MCCs, etc.
  • Investigates repair and rebuild parts requirements for all electrical control and instrumentation equipment
  • Assists in obtaining & evaluating quotations for parts and service.
  • Assists in ordering and obtaining services and parts for repairs and replacements.
  • Ensure routine PM and inspection tasks are executed as planned and recommend changes/upgrades as required to improve equipment reliability.
  • Assist in maintaining the integrity of Hexion Canada Inc. required standards; including, but not limited to ISO, RBQ, SOX, & MOSS standards.
  • Participates in regular housekeeping audits and daily tours of production areas to identify and communicate areas of strength and improvement.
  • Participates in quality and customer incident investigations and assists with identifying and implementing recommendations to prevent recurrence.
  • Participates in equipment failure root cause analysis and employee training as requested.Participates on site PSM and PHA teams.Provides input into capital and maintenance upgrade projects.Scopes project requirements, basic project management and implementation on site.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSReports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.Works closely with:
  • Production Team
  • Regional Controls/Engineering Specialist(s)
  • Maintenance associates & contract personnel
  • Supply Chain Management
May be asked to assist in directing the activities of all associated electrical & instrumentation maintenance contract trades persons and/or external contract service providers.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEEssential Qualifications & Experience:
  • Experience in Electrical and InstrumentationComputer literacy in MS Windows and computerized process systems is necessary.
  • Previous experience maintaining AC and DC Drives, PLC/DCS control systems, instrumentation and VFD’s are needed.
  • Possess good organizational skills.
  • Possess an understanding of industrial safety requirements for local jurisdiction.
  • Must be familiar with safety, environmental, and Industrial Hygiene rules and regulations.
  • Must know electrical and instrumentation codes and standards specifications, appropriate to local jurisdiction.
  • Must know how to specify material and equipment needs.
  • Must have prior experience with maintenance information systems.
  • Computer literacy in MS Windows is necessary and SAP experience is a benefit.
Education
  • High School Diploma
  • Technical College or Interprovincial Trade Certificate – Electrical/ Instrumentation or the electrical trade with crossover exposure or comparable.
Plant Requirements
  • Must be physically fit and be capable of working while wearing a respirator (clean shaven at all times) and climbing vertical ladders.
  • Capable of working at heights or within confined spaces.
  • This position requires “On Call’ availability.
Preferred QualificationsAre there any special physical or mental requirements for this position? YesIf yes, please detail:Physical: Walking, driving, standing, lifting, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.Aptitudes: Must possess the ability to understand the meaning of words and their ideas, as well as instructions and their underlying principles. Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately and possess eye-hand motor coordination.Temperaments: Must have the ability to accept responsibility, perform duties under stress, adapt to situations requiring preciseness, and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities. Must be able to adapt to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas, or facts; be able to influence people in the opinions, attitudes, or judgments; and be able to generalize, evaluate, make decisions, and perform repetitive work.Department Specific: May be required to operate (and be fully licensed to operate) a telehandler forklift, standard gas-powered forklift, aerial work platform (telescoping boom or scissor lift) or any other equipment that may be required for maintenance related tasks. All training for operation of these devices will be provided, as required, by Hexion.Must report to work Fit for DutyEducationHigh School DiplomaClosingIf currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

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