Instrumentation Technician

Looking for more than just a job MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits training educational opportunities and promote from within the company.

For over twenty years we have designed built installed and maintained our clients systems projects and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety value and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables data centers oil and gas food and beverage manufacturing chemical and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class Instrumentation Technician willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field!

What you will do

• Provides technical expertise to plant personnel during equipment problems repair troubleshooting and during root cause investigations
• Sets up calibrates tests measures and repairs all types of electrical controls instruments and electronic components
• Collects equipment operation history and data to facilitate reliability improvements
• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions and helps document failure analysis
• Performs preventative maintenance of equipment and instrument calibrations
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles writing specifications local and national electrical codes properties of various materials and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment
• Is a proactive member of the team. Looks for repairs process improvements and maintains a preventative attitude
• Monitors controls and electrical equipment to ensure effective and efficient service
• Ensures preventative maintenance procedures are carried out in accordance with SOP SSOP and in a timely manner
• Sets up and operate tools used to diagnose and repair equipment
• Dismantles functional systems and tests components
• Starts system observes operation read and calibrate gauges and instruments and adjusts mechanisms such as valves controls pumps to control level of fluid pressure and temperature in plant systems
• Keeps maintenance shop and assigned areas neat clean and organized
• Configures Hart smart devices using a HART communicator
• Works well with the maintenance department to help solidify electrical repairs and assist with projects
• Demonstrates sound work ethic
• Supports and encourages greater employee teamwork
• Knows understands and follows OSHA and safety regulations
• Follows L.O.T.O policies
• Communicates safety issues to managers and safety department

What you will need to succeed

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the field
• Associates degree in Instrumentation or Certification
• Ability to test calibrate and repair electrical mechanical hydraulic devices and equipment
• Proficient at Single and Three Phase motors and motor control systems
• Ability to install and troubleshoot PLCs AC and DC Drives
• Skilled in Installing electrical gear equipment and devices
• Read blueprints schematics and manuals to understand installation procedures

Physical demands

The physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to lift to 60 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
• Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet
• Requires standing for extended period with frequent stretching reaching walking and stooping pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold hot noisy and wet and may have fumes or odors

What youll love about us

MKD employees are the companys greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing physical health and financial planning to engaging perks and discounts we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation and parental leave we prioritize initiatives that support the growth development and happiness of our people.

• Medical Dental and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• Company culture of promotions from within with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

The base pay range for this position is $38.00 to $58.00 per hour. Please note that the compensation range reflects the base pay only and does not include benefits or bonuses this role may be eligible to receive. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by bona fide factors such as geographic work location job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin age mental or physical disability protected veteran status or genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.