Instrument and Controls Technician

Reworld Waste•Huntsville, AL

2d•$33 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument & Controls Technician will be responsible for managing all phases of electrical and control equipment throughout the plant. This includes preventive, corrective, emergency, warranty service, etc. throughout the facility. Identifies, repairs, and documents electrical equipment malfunctions. Familiar with and have skills to troubleshoot DCS systems, PLC's, VFD, motor control circuits, transmitters, flow meters, level controls and burner management systems. Calibrates mechanical and electrical instrumentation, installs and tests new equipment in accordance with safety standards, conducts predictive analysis of electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment and update Preventive Maintenance System and work orders. Willing to perform other duties as assigned to assist the maintenance department.

Requirements

5 years or more of hands-on experience with electronic/electrical and pneumatic systems and equipment in an industrial environment.
A High School Diploma or equivalent and/or formal technical training.
Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers and Distributive Control Systems are also required.
Ability to trouble shoot and diagnose instrumentation and controls with an understanding how they interact in the process.
Ability to perform calibrations to pressure, flow, temperature and other sensing instrumentation (majority Rosemount).
Proficient in the use of multimeters and smart calibrators.
Ability to read electrical prints & P&IDs.
Ability to trouble shoot OMRON PLC hardware.
Ability to trouble shoot OMRON PLC logic utilizing OMRON software.
Ability to trouble shoot Allen Bradly PLC hardware.
Ability to trouble shoot Allen Bradley PLC logic utilizing Allen Bradley software (SLC 504).
Ability to learn and fully utilize the user Operator Interface System “Citect” including the creation of graphic screens, writing ci-code, develop alarm & trend tags, etc.
Ability to learn and troubleshoot Ethernet communication in the Plant Control System.
Must be able to work on a rotating shift schedule and work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Energy from Waste experience or Power Plant experience desired.

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining the instrument and control test, calibration and repair areas and all equipment and tolls assigned.
Helping to redesign instrumentation, control and electrical systems, as required.
Monitors burning, as appropriate.
Performs general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the facility.
Performs other duties as required.