ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited, Chemicals

, Trinidad

Job Summary

Lead and coordinate all automation, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance activities in alignment with ANSA McAL Group policies, HSSE standards, and preventive maintenance plans to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant systems. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance for all electrical, instrumentation, and control systems to ensure high plant reliability and minimal downtime. 
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate E&I Technicians to foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• Diagnose and resolve faults in automation, electrical, and instrumentation systems to maintain uninterrupted operations. 
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, Group HSSE standards, and regulatory requirements to mitigate risk and safeguard personnel and assets. 
• Oversee calibration and tuning of instruments and control loops to ensure accurate process monitoring and control. 
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to implement control system upgrades and reliability improvements. 
• Monitor and update maintenance work orders, PMs, and equipment history in the CMMS to maintain accurate maintenance data. 
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment downtime and implement preventive maintenance actions to minimize or eliminate recurrence. 
• Contribute to maintenance budgeting and planning for electrical and automation systems to ensure cost-effective resource use. 
• Coordinate contractors and vendors performing electrical and automation works to ensure quality and adherence to technical standards. 
• Support plant turnaround (TAR) and shutdown planning by providing input on electrical and instrumentation scopes. 
• Identify and recommend automation improvements or energy efficiency initiatives to enhance operational performance. 
• Perform other related duties to ensure continuity of maintenance operations. 

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc. Degree in an Engineering field (from a recognized, accredited institution). 
• At least five (5) years of engineering experience, of which at least eighteen (18) months should be in a supervisory role. 
• Knowledge of instrument industrial electrical, valves and actuators, calibration 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused mindset. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

Deadline Date: 31st March 2026