Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Job Summary

The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance of all electrical control devices within the plant.

Day Shift & On Call

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Read and interpret electrical drawings and instructions to rebuild install and calibrate equipment.
• Aid and assist procurement of Electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical system to ensure proper operation of all plant equipment.
• Be able to communicate and interface with upper management in a responsible and professional manner.
• Be fluent in installation and programming all electrical devices to include VFDs PLCs and instrumentation.
• Responsible for the loading of programming and installation of it into PLCs and/or the drawing of Ladder Logic diagrams to match such.
• Aid in the facility maintenance/repair as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and programs.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Keep all maintenance up-to-date as well as stay current with all reporting/recordkeeping requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of work experience in instrumentation & controls.
• Must have experience in troubleshooting systems and circuits preferably with Allen-Bradley.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of 4 20mA systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Competent in using common industrial concepts practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team with company supervisors peers and subordinates.
• Ability to read write and speak English language.
• Must be able to make decisions based on measurable criteria.

Physical Demands

• Constantly required to walk stand sit climb balance stoop kneel crawl and crouch.
• Frequently lift push pull or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally must push pull move or lift up to 100 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to work at elevated heights climb ladders and stairways.
• Ability to move in and around confined or cluttered spaces and uneven areas.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in an office environment and/or plant environment which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors high heat and/or cold temperatures noise dirt and smell variations.