Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Hereford Ethanol Partners•Hereford, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, the Technician will report to the Maintenance Manager and will be assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, PLC/DCS programming and troubleshooting. The primary goal is to ensure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in a timely manner. Approximately 60-70% of the technician position involves conducting instrument/electrical repairs and installations.

Requirements

Excellent written, verbal and personal skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to work well with others and the ability to work independently
Ability to work with Maximo the maintenance CMMS system
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
Experience with Arc and MIG welding
Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
Strong Electrical Experience required
PLC/DCS knowledge
Knowledge of Hart, Field Buss, Aussie, Devise Net, Delta V Communication Systems, Allen Bradley PLC Control Systems
Ability to read and update electrical and device net online drawings
Understanding of discrete and analog systems

Nice To Haves

Pneumatic & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Working in all areas of the plant
Instrumentation and Electrical repair and troubleshooting
Electrical Repairs: Motors, Motor Starters, VFD, Running Conduit and Wire Pulling
Troubleshooting and repair of PLC/DCS systems and Plant Steam Boiler Control Systems
Programming of PLC/DCS systems
Conducting instrument/electrical repairs and installations (60-70% of the position)
Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, instrument/electrical controls such as - flow control valves, limit switches, auto levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as: flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as: heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other units
Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as alarms and lights
Inspects/troubleshoots equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as leaks, breakages and faulty communication cables, determining what repair and maintenance of equipment is needed
Monitors units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions
Keeps equipment clean and lubricated