Instrumentation Technician Detroit MI

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Burrow Global is seeking to hire an experienced Instrumentation Technician for a two-year assignment in Detroit MI.

Candidates for this position will repair and maintain a variety of plant instrumentation equipment in the water and wastewater treatment plants field services pumping stations or other

comparable installations. This position performs routine maintenance required per scheduled maintenance planning OSHA and/or MIOSHA regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Install troubleshoot replace repair test assemble and disassemble instrumentation equipment and devices at the water and wastewater treatment plant and other related facilities.
Perform calibration and adjustment of equipment and devices
Install and troubleshoot instrumentation equipment and devices for plant projects. Assist in conduit fabrication and installation of wire and cable
Maintain various records and prepare reports. Read and interpret plans schematics process control flow diagrams and system/network drawings
Perform shift work which includes all day afternoon night weekend and holiday assignments. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Drive a motor vehicle on all terrain
Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.
Participate or perform on the job training

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:

Regularly inspect the working conditions and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and surrounding areas. Assist in coordinating job activities with other team members. Assist with review of capital improvement project studies designs and contract drawings forecast material and equipment needs. Perform related work duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Electrical and Instrumentation safety procedures
Assets criticality and failure modes
Procurement/purchasing receiving warehouse/inventory and service contracting procedures and applications/systems

SKILL TO:

Operate hand and electrical tool
Identify issues and find solutions
Use basic technology

ABILITY TO:

Create plan schedule and close work orders
Diagnose repair and perform preventive maintenance of water equipment
Make arithmetic computations
Read and interpret schematics
Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Organization about processes equipment or potential problems
Develop proficiency in unit-specific operations and software
Direct team activities or work as a team member

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of an approved Instrumentation Technician apprenticeship OR an associate degree in a related field and one (1) year of experience as an Instrumentation Technician OR three (3) years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience working on Ovation Distributed Control Systems or Rockwell Automation Programmable Logic Controllers
Familiarity with equipment operations practices and safety precautions relevant to the water and wastewater treatment process

Environmental Working Requirements:

Work is performed at the plants. This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. Work may be performed near open water and systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic highly corrosive heat-producing and potentially explosive. The noise level in this work environment is usually loud. Work may be performed in confined spaces hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) and under slippery and wet conditions.

Other Requirements:

Must have a valid MI Drivers License with a clean driving record
US Citizen or permanent resident of the United States is required.
Ability to work irregular hours to commute to company facilities and work sites

No Per diem or relocation assistance is offered on this position.

Required Experience:

Burrow Global is seeking to hire an experienced Instrumentation Technician for a two-year assignment in Detroit MI.Candidates for this position will repair and maintain a variety of plant instrumentation equipment in the water and wastewater treatment plants field services pumping stations or otherc...