Instrument & Electrical Technician

Company Overview

Imagine 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 Overview

Works safely and follows all rules and procedures.  Installs, maintains, and repairs electronic equipment.  Works closely with engineering and maintenance team members to ensure the health and efficiency of plant instrumentation systems.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety requirements and participate in activities to continuously improve safety performance.
• Calibrate new and existing instrumentation throughout the plant.  Check for accuracy and maintain as needed using good maintenance practices.  This will include:
• Flow, Temperature, Pressure, Level, pH, control valves, and other instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot analog and discrete instrumentation and wiring problems.
• Use Allen Bradley (Control Logix) PLC Ladder logic and Function Block programming languages to troubleshoot plant problems.
• Work with engineering personnel to specify and install new electronic instruments and electrical equipment.
• Provide documentation of all instrumentation and electrical equipment worked on.
• Assist in development of preventive maintenance programs for instruments.
• Install, maintain and repair electronic instruments and related equipment throughout the Plant.
• Work with engineering to create and maintain instrumentation CAD drawings.
• Utilize various computer-based vendor software to diagnosis, maintain and calibrate instruments.
• Utilize electronic testing equipment to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Compile and maintain instrument data in asset management software.
• Participate on teams using Quality Management Process.
• Participate in department and site safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as requested by Manager.
• Must be able to support and be aligned with business goals by contributing to the Company's quality objectives.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good math skills.
• Commitment to individual and departmental safety responsibility.
• Attention to detail and ability to document the results of the work.
• Ability to wear safety equipment as required. 
• Ability and willingness to be On call to answer questions and help solve problems.
• Exposure to various weather conditions.
• Ability to work shifts, if required.
• LEB (Limited Energy Class B Technician) license required or the ability to obtain the LEB license within 2 years of hire date.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

Other:

• Associates degree in Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the electronics/instrumentation field.
• 4-5 years control experience is preferred
• Allen Bradly PLC Programming experience
• SCADA HMI programming experience

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age.  Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.