Instrumentation & Controls Technician

About DECCO Postharvest:

DECCO an ADVANTA company is the global leader in providing postharvest solutions to reduce food waste and enhance the freshness of fresh fruits and vegetables all along the food supply chain. DECCO delivers value every day to packers shippers supermarkets and consumers with customized coating decay control sanitization and disinfection products application technology on-site service and almost 90 years of postharvest expertise. Our 200 dedicated DECCO employees operate in over 40 countries.

Our purpose is to enable more and better Fresh Food for the world. More. Beautiful. Fresh

Position Summary

The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is at the center of our digital transformation and continuous improvement with a focus on automation and control systems. The position requires collaboration with team members from various groups within the organization to drive performance and deliver results. Position requires time spent in office workshop and at customer locations to provide hands-on involvement to ensure proper operation of control systems for Decco products and services.

KEY RESPONSINILITIES

• Controls & Automation: Design configure install and troubleshoot PLC HMI and automated control systems. Lead testing commissioning and upgrades involving control systems. Diagnose and remedy issues with control panels sensors actuators and various other devices.

• Instrumentation: Install calibrate and troubleshoot process instrumentation including temperature pressure flow level pH and conductivity devices. Maintain calibration records and verify instrument accuracy. Identify opportunities to improve return on investment through equipment acquisition and performance.
• Electrical & Communications: Install and maintain electrical wiring control equipment and industrial communication networks. Troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits and equipment failures. Support Ethernet/IP Modbus and other industrial network systems.
• Projects & Customer Support: Drive project execution from installation through commissioning of controls and instrumentation. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for internal and external customers. Maintain project documentation and communicate technical findings effectively. Create user manuals for control systems and instrumentation and provide training for proper use.
• Continuous Improvement & Safety: Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead implementation. Follow all safety procedures and company standards and participate in training as required. Maintain an organized work environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION SKILLS ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology Industrial Automation Instrumentation Mechatronics or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial automation controls instrumentation electrical maintenance or related work.
• Working knowledge of PLCs HMIs and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use diagnostic test equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting communication and organizational skills.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to customer locations including overnight travel.
• Maintain required licenses and certifications.

PREFERRED SKILLS ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix and FactoryTalk View.
• Experience with VFDs industrial networking and process instrumentation.
• Background in manufacturing food processing agriculture packaging or industrial environments.
• OSHA NFPA 70E or related technical certifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Number of direct reports 0
• Number of indirect reports 0

• Budget responsibilities Aligned with Business Unit

Travel: Occasional overnight travel for special projects support field activities attend industry events and company meetings.

Reports To: Industrial Technology Manager

Location: Visalia CA or nearby areas

KEY COMPETENCIES:

CUSTOMER FOCUS Ability to building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

CULTIVATES INNOVATION - Thinks creatively and implements solutions for everyday problems; Strives to continually improve own processes and areas of business; Puts forward proposals and develops strategic implementation plans to introduce new and improved ways of operating.

RESOURCEFULNESS Identifying Securing & Deploying resources effectively & efficiently (People funds infrastructure) to accomplish business goals.