Instrumentation PLC Technician 1 Pasco, WA
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10 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands phosphate mining fertilizer manufacturing farming ranching and cattle production and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The Instrument Technician is responsible for maintaining all process instrumentation and controls throughout the facility to ensure safe operating practices. This individual wires troubleshoots repairs calibrates and maintains equipment to minimize downtime. The Instrument Technician frequently collaborates with engineers and electricians to complete work assignments accurately.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots removes repairs and reinstalls various types of control loops controllers transmitters automated valves and switches
- Troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation controlled by programmable logic controllers (PLC) and HMIs
- Effectively utilize test equipment such as multi-meters temperature and pressure calibrators and signal generators
- Reads and interprets drawing and wiring schematics
- Assists the Electrical Technicians as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Typical Education
High School Diploma or GED or relevant education from a technical or trade school
Relevant Experience
- Solid background in PLC programming trouble shooting and control panel systems design
- Must be familiar with automated control systems and be able to read understand and maintain electrical drawings and manuals
- Two years of plant maintenance experience
Other Information
Knowledge of basic physics and chemistry; intermediate math skills with the ability to accurately measure and take readings. Knowledge of entire pieces of equipment including but not limited to process control motors final control elements electronics industrial networks signaling standards fluid dynamics etc. Knowledge of 4-20mA control signals; ability to read and interpret proportional integral derivative (PID) controller. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications to include but not limited to Excel Word etc.
Skills:Must demonstrate initiative; be assertive enthusiastic accurate and detail-oriented. Excellent attendance record and punctual. Required to operate a fork lift and/or other equipment as needed;
Abilities: Ability to prepare basic written and/or computer reports. Ability to work independently or under minimal supervisor; a team player and ability to work with multiple disciplines. Ability to read and understand all equipment and machinery manuals; ability to conduct research as needed.
Physical Requirements:This job requires the ability to work in excess of eight hours per day off-duty hours and weekends to reach operational goals and compliance requirements. This individual must have the ability to operate a front-end loader forklift and/or other motorized equipment. Job duties may require the ability to climb stairs climb ladders bend stoop reach lift grip push pull move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds.
Job Requisition ID: 25476
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco
Country: United States
Wage range or rate of pay: $41.32/HR
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience skills education location and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical dental vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (where applicable)
- Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
- Education Assistance (where applicable)
- Benefits details available at
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation military or veteran status marital status or any other protected status.**
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- E & I
- Distributed Control Systems
- Calibration
- NEC
- Tube Bending
- Spectrophotometer
- Sterile Processing
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Learn about the J.R. Simplot Company, including our purpose and core values. A leader in global agriculture, we pioneer sustainable innovations to protect resources and feed a growing population.
