Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Technician

Pixelle Specialty Solutions • Spring Grove, PA

130d

About The Position

Under the guidance of E/I & C Tech II, III, and Senior Technicians, assists in performing a variety of duties relative to the repair of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, which includes maintaining, diagnosing, and correcting micro-processor functions related to process controls, motors, valves, transmitters, and all other sensing devices. This also includes Automated control systems and associated peripheral equipment, IE, motors, transmitters, and valves. The individual is responsible for ensuring the safety of self and others, taking necessary precautions for the protection of personnel and equipment in all work areas, and consistently following prescribed safety procedures and techniques, including good housekeeping practice.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, technical drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to enter quality feedback on work orders in work order management system.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Assists and performs work on electro/pneumatic/hydraulic/digital/Drive control systems and related equipment, in all work areas.
• Understands and can apply knowledge of basic electrical theory (Ohm's law, AC theory, AC motors, DC motors) to troubleshooting of industrial systems.
• Understands and can apply basic knowledge of instrumentation (transmitters, valves, solenoids, pumps – both hydraulic and pneumatic) to troubleshooting of industrial systems.
• Understands control logic for automated systems, including PLC, DCS, and Drive systems.
• Uses logic and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot production equipment and change out control hardware, such as I/O cards.
• Reads and interprets all types of electrical/electronic wiring diagrams or Loop sheets.
• Locates, diagnoses, and corrects troubles in industrial production systems efficiently, following the manufacturer's instruction manuals.
• Uses a variety of tools, measuring and test equipment, e.g., amp meters, gauges, AC-DC voltmeters, oscilloscopes, digital meters, computer-based system interfaces and diagnostics.
• Maintains necessary records and logbooks on performance and operation of equipment.
• Maintains and supports the operation of valves, cylinders, motors, and distribution systems for electrical and pneumatic energies via regular maintenance per SOPs and industry best practices.
• Assists the Maintenance E&I Technicians, E/I & C Techs II, III, Automation Engineers and Senior E/I & C technicians as directed.
• Assists with the assembly and repair of PC-based systems and learns related software necessary for Process automation equipment.
• Diagnoses and changes camera system components with support from other E/I &C levels.
• Provides coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in cooperation with other Maintenance Crafts.
• Develops necessary documentation for new projects or replaces existing documentation as changes occur.
• Supports Electrician and Instrument apprentices in their development and progression in their trade.
• Operates lifts and PIT equipment as needed.
• Follows all site policies, including Electrical safe work practices, which uses NFPA-70E.
• Assists with the start-up of new or upgraded systems as needed.
• Attends and participates in the appropriate training for the use of fire extinguishing equipment.
• Serves as a member of the Pixelle Industrial Fire Team to mitigate risk and escalation of fires within the facility.
• Performs other comparable or related duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees