Instrumentation Technician
Dallas, IA - USA
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Instrumentation Technician
Location: Dallas TX
Job Overview: We are seeking a motivated Instrumentation Technician Lead to oversee and support our plants Instrumentation Technicians. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and leadership skills with the ability to manage teams develop training programs and improve plant processes. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist qualified individuals with disabilities in performing essential functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Management:
- Oversee and perform all functions related to Instrumentation Technicians.
- Lead the Instrumentation Technician team driving a culture of safety teamwork and communication.
- Manage scheduling approve work hours and address any technical or performance issues.
- Develop schedule and deliver training programs for team members.
- Foster strong interdepartmental teamwork and communication.
- Resolve scheduling conflicts and provide coverage as needed.
Technical and Process Improvement:
- Collaborate with Operator and Industrial Technician Leads to enhance line support processes.
- Maintain and update the plants technical database and equipment.
- Create and maintain electrical standard work plans and troubleshooting guides.
- Participate in maintenance planning scheduling after-action reviews and root cause analysis.
- Identify and specify replacements for obsolete electrical/controls equipment.
- Plan and schedule work for Instrumentation Technicians using SAP.
- Troubleshoot PLCs HMIs and quality vision systems.
- Participate in the Controls On-Call rotation for after-hours support.
Instrumentation Technician Duties:
- Work within a cross-departmental team to ensure line uptime and quality production.
- Respond to on-demand requests to resolve mechanical and electrical issues alongside Industrial Technicians.
- Perform planned maintenance tasks prioritizing and communicating effectively with the shift team.
- Identify and obtain necessary parts for maintenance and repair projects.
- Conduct electrical repairs and modifications as needed using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Install configure and calibrate instruments and devices and perform electrical layouts and updates.
- Modify programs update LOTO and SOP information and create electrical drawings.
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum 7 years of professional experience with a high school diploma or GED or 4 years with an associate degree.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with process control and PID tuning.
- HMI programming experience (Wonderware preferred).
- Background in roofing manufacturing web process handling or similar industries.
- Experience with machine vision systems robotics IIOT devices and field service.
- Knowledge of NEC and electrical distribution.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Split duties between office and production floor; mandatory PPE required on the production floor.
- Safety is paramount; responsibility for personal and peer safety.
- Work in a 24/7 operation with occasional extended hours for troubleshooting and projects.
- Exposure to temperature fluctuations moving mechanical parts airborne particles and potentially hazardous chemicals.
- Physical activities include climbing bending lifting (up to 25 pounds) and working in confined spaces.
Benefits: In addition to a competitive wage this position offers a comprehensive benefits package including group health life vision and dental insurance a flexible benefits plan a 401(k) retirement plan with company match profit-sharing and other benefits. #INDE
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About Company
PTS Advance is the largest specialist provider of technical talent to the United States’ Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Life Sciences, Construction & Infrastructure, and Manufacturing industries.