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Instrument & Electrical Technician

INVISTA
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Texas, Longview
Jan 15, 2026
INVISTA is looking for an Instrument & Electrical Technician to join our maintenance team at our Longview, TX, plant. We are pursuing individuals interested in leading transformation and strengthening our competitive advantage in the growing polypropylene market. Employees are responsible for protecting the health and safety of our workforce, the community, and the environment while advancing our ownership-based culture to create superior value for our customers. Our Team The Maintenance team is responsible for the support and customer focus towards stable and reliable operation. This position will report to our Maintenance Supervisor. It is vital for this position to be a team player with a team focus, be respectful, and apply principled entrepreneurship to all tasks. What You Will Do Operate proficiently as a journeyman at an Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical level. Conduct standard diagnostics for systems such as 24VDC, 120VAC, 480VAC, and 5KVAC, including DC motor controls and their associated motors. Troubleshoot and repair Electrical and Instrumentation mechanisms (e.g., limit/selector switches, solenoids, and industrial instruments), as well as resolve issues with site lighting, transformers, feeder cables, electronic temperature controllers, and electrical tracing systems. Advanced programs focused on maintenance predicated on equipment condition. Perform Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) activities. Repair electrical, instrumental, and analyzer systems and restore them to perform their intended function Execute Calibration/Function tests on both electrical components and process-related instrumentation. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Associate's degree or higher and/or 2+ years of experience in instrumentation, analyzer, or electrical technology Experience in Instrumentation Calibration and Troubleshooting Experience in print reading for the Electrical and Instrumentation Discipline Experience in Rosemount Instruments Experience in pneumatic controls (solenoids, positioners, regulators) Experience with Control Valves This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship What Will Put You Ahead Experience working as a journeyman in an industrial work environment Process Analyzer experience - Maxum 2 GC's, Optichrom Advance GC's, Wobbe BTU Analyzer, Servomex O2s and LEL analyzers, GC portal, and APC Experience in 5KV switchgear (Protective Relays, LOTO, Troubleshooting) Experience working with PSM Compliance programs and documentation Control Systems experience - Delta V DCS, Triconix SIS, PLCs Experience as an Instrumentation/Controls Technician in the Petro/Chem Industry Experience and detailed knowledge of the current NFPA 70 National Electric Code Experience with 480-volt motor control centers Experience with Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives and motors Experience reading, understanding, developing, and troubleshooting logic (Relay, PLC, Function Block, Cause and Effect, SAMA, Script, etc.) Physical Requirements Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs. Walking distances of up to a mile Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, ladders on vessels, and columns, ladders associated with scaffolds up to 215 feet Must be able to work in confined spaces 80% of work is performed in an outside petrochemical manufacturing environment Ability to work in hot, cold, and inclement climate conditions. Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts from 6:45 am- 5:15 pm with a rotating on-call schedule within the I&E department This role is subject to a pre-hire medical test. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).