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

Austin Bridge & Road•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 specified operating performance. The work uses hand tools, testing and calibrating instruments and equipment, and precision measuring instruments. The technician must be able to read and understand manuals, blueprint schematics, and testing specifications, and have some knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs. The technician supports the facility’s maintenance program by maintaining process instruments, including valves and vibration monitors, and by working with electrical, pneumatic, electronic, and programmable logic control systems. Work includes pressure testing pneumatic instruments, checking electrical wiring, calibrating field instruments, and troubleshooting from schematics, P&IDs, and ladder diagrams. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must be 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. The work may take place in industrial and construction environments and involves applicable safety, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

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.
State Electrical License; listed certifications/licenses include NCCER, TDLR Electrical License, and a driver’s license (DL).
Three to five years of journeyman-level experience.
Ability to test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair controlling, indicating, and measuring 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.
Knowledge of communication and applicable electrical OSHA rules and regulations.
Legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, meet visual, hearing, communication, and motor-skill needs, and safely wear required PPE.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.

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 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 communication and electrical OSHA rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.