I&E Technician -(Freeport, TX)- Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Freeport, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an I&E Technician to test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair controlling, indicating, and measuring instrument devices to ensure they meet specified operating performance. The role uses hand tools, testing and calibration equipment, and precision measuring instruments. The technician must be able to read and understand manuals, blueprint schematics, and testing specifications, and have knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NCCER certification for Instrumentation.
TDLR Electrical License and driver’s license.
Three to five years of journeyman-level experience.
Ability to test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair instrument devices.
Ability to read and understand manuals, blueprint schematics, and testing specifications.
Some knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs.
Knowledge of electrical equipment testers, including a V.O.M., AMP meter, and 1000-volt insulation tester.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Ability to perform the stated physical and mental duties, follow safety procedures and work instructions, and meet applicable PPE, customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Nice To Haves

Plant maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and replace process instruments as part of the facility’s maintenance program.
Maintain process instruments, including valves, vibration monitors, and other instruments.
Pressure-test pneumatic instruments for leaks, including pneumatic instruments with controllers, transducers, and valves in service.
Evaluate and troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, electronic, and programmable logic control (PLC) systems.
Loop-check electrical wiring for continuity and proper termination.
Perform field calibration of electronic instruments with transmitters, controllers, transducers, valves, and recorders in service.
Read, understand, correlate, and troubleshoot from one-line schematics, P&IDs, and ladder diagrams.
Use electrical equipment testers, including a V.O.M., AMP meter, and 1000-volt insulation tester.
Follow applicable electrical OSHA rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.