Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Green Plains Renewable Energy•Mount Vernon, IN

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Instrumentation Technician position is a maintenance crew member 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 assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in timely manner.

Requirements

3+ year of mechanical experience
High School Diploma or GED
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 Communication Systems, Profibus wiring and com methods, and Device-net
Ability to read and update electrical prints
Understanding of discrete and analog systems
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Pneumatic Experience
Hydraulic Experience

Responsibilities

Working in all areas of the plant:
Instrumentation and Electrical repair and troubleshooting
Electrical Repairs: Motors, Motor Starters, Running Conduit and wire pulling
Troubleshooting and repair of PLC/DCS systems
Programming of PLC/DCS systems
60-70% of position is conducting electrical repairs and installations
Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as: knobs, valves, switches, 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 lights and sounding of horns
Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as: leaks, breakages and faulty valves Determines repair and maintenance of equipment
Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions
Lubricates equipment

Benefits

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching.

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