I&E Sr Technician

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Date: May 28, 2026

Location: Pasadena, TX, US, 77507

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Hourly Wage:$54.51 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses  
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is seeking a qualified Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician to join our maintenance team! This role reports to the maintenance supervisor and is located at our Pasadena, Texas facility. This role is a day shift position on a 4-10 work schedule. As a member of a team, you will work closely with

other technicians, engineers, and operators to complete work and solve problems. The plant operates 365 days per year and 24 hours per day, so you will be part of an on-call schedule and may be required to work overtime or respond to off-hours equipment failures as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all work in accordance with all applicable company policies and procedures.
  • Perform all work in accordance with applicable industry and company standards, such as NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NEC, and ISA.
  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment and systems.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment and systems to determine problems and make repairs.
  • Troubleshoot and repair motor control circuits and equipment including VFDs, motors, and motor control circuits.
  • Program VFD parameters as required.
  • Test and calibrate safety instrumented systems (SIS) devices.
  • Measure, cut, bend, thread, and install electrical conduits and raceways.
  • Pull wires through conduit and raceways.
  • Mark up existing drawings and documentation related to electrical and process controls to keep them accurate and current.
  • Clearly document as-found and as-left conditions for work performed.
  • Initiate follow-up work notifications for repairs identified during preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
  • Communicate effectively and often with supervisor and team regarding job status and any problems encountered.
  • Engage in plant safety programs such as behavioral based safety observations, 5S efforts, and more.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Valid Texas Journeyman Industrial Electrician License.
  • Experience working on AC distribution systems from 120 V to 12 kV.
  • Experience working in a refinery or chemical plant.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
  • Ability to identify, interpret, and effectively use drawings and documentation related to electrical and process controls including electrical one-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, wiring schematics, control schematics, P&IDs, cause and effect diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, interconnect diagrams, OEM manuals, etc.
  • Must be capable and willing to work overtime as required and participate in an on-call rotation for a 24-hour, 365 days per year working facility.
  • Ability to use computers and software such as Microsoft Office suite and SAP.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a maintenance department for a refinery or chemical plant.
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and solving problems with electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment.
  • Ability to interpret and troubleshoot PLC and DCS logic, including ladder logic, function block, and structured text routines.
  • NCCER certification, certificate/degree in instrumentation technology or equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans 
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Company Donation Match Program
  • U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.


Nearest Major Market: Houston