Chemical Plant Electronics Technician

AMPAC Fine Chemicals•Rancho Cordova, CA

2d•$53 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

Performs calibration, maintenance, and construction support for all types of instrumentation and control devices and systems in fine chemical and pharmaceutical production plants, pilot plants and laboratories and their supporting utilities.

Requirements

Associates degree in Electronics
A minimum of four (4) years of experience (such as trade school, apprenticeship, or military) commensurate with work described herein.
Working knowledge of electronics and metrology.
Working knowledge of process controls and instrumentation as they apply to the pharmaceutical industry.
Knowledge of cGMP practices, ISO 9000, and chemical plant operations including experience with chemicals and personal protective equipment.
Computer experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Performs calibration, maintenance, and construction support for all types of instrumentation and control devices and systems.
Includes calibration, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, construction, modification, testing, installation and operational checkout of electronic and electromechanical devices and/or systems.
Includes validation, calibration and maintenance of pharmaceutical equipment which requires understanding the cGMP requirements and regulations, and includes calibration and care of reference, transfer and electrical/electronic primary and secondary standards.
Plans the sequence of operation and determines work methods.
Maintains, writes and follows calibration and maintenance procedures.
Interfaces with operations to coordinate work and minimize downtime.
Interfaces with construction, startup and validation personnel to provide control systems support.
May require examination of process control software.
May require use of common shop tools, up to and including lathes and mills, in support of work on instrumentation and controls.
Work also includes minor electrical and mechanical repair or modification work which interfaces with instrumentation and controls, and may, when appropriate, include tasks normally performed by other crafts.