Controls and Instrument Technician I

Litehouse Inc • Hurricane, UT

41d

About The Position

Instrumentation Controls Technician's perform work under close to general supervision related to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, and testing of a variety of control systems equipment including, but not limited to, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, PLC, computer, variable frequency drive, electro-mechanical, digital, telemetry, and analog components used in production, maintenance and wastewater process control systems.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Three (3) years of full-time experience as an Controls & Instrument Technician, performing skilled work in both mechanical and electro-mechanical repairs or electronic circuitry repair, which includes two (2) years' experience working on industrial instrumentation and controls.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Position is required to be on call 24 hours a day and be required to work unusual or long hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of: electrical and electronic circuits; mechanical linkage and telemetering systems; the basics of PLC and SCADA software and hardware; electronic schematic diagrams and blueprints; methods and techniques of calibrating electronic equipment;
• Knowledge of: use and safe operation of a wide variety of standard hand and power tools and electronic and electric test equipment related to field and shop work;
• Knowledge of: basic methods and techniques for troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment failure; laws, rules, and regulations governing maintenance and operation of radio, telemetry, and telephone equipment; safe work practices and the ability to identify workplace hazards and/or unsafe conditions and take appropriate corrective action;
• Knowledge of: modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
• Skill and Ability to: inspect, test, repair, and install industrial instrumentation and controls according to established procedures and standards, read instruments accurately; work from and interpret wiring and mechanical drawings; safely use hand and power tools and equipment to test and calibrate instrumentation and controls; accurately estimate labor and materials costs; prepare and maintain neat, accurate, and complete records; perform essential duties of the job without causing harm to self or others.

Nice To Haves

• Certification, associate degree or higher in automation and electronic systems, instrument and control systems, or industrial instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, calibrates, and tests a wide variety of industrial instrumentation that record, indicate, control, and regulate level, flow, pressure, temperature, position, and water analysis.
• Conducts periodic preventative maintenance inspections of all metering control instruments, diagnoses existing or potential trouble; cleans, lubricates, calibrates, and adjusts as conditions indicate.
• Lays out, installs, and places into service new metering, controlling, and recording devices, calibrating as required; may extend or connect related electrical circuits.
• Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and specifications related to installations or major repair work.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records; makes verbal and written reports of work performed.
• Responsibility to adhere to Food Safety policies and report food safety and quality concerns to their supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees