Instrument & Control Technician
Riviana Foods Inc. - USA•Freeport, TX
•$25 - $28
About The Position
Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and programming industrial instrumentation, PLCs, electrical control systems, and automation equipment to support efficient and reliable plant operations. The role requires experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, HMI, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial control systems, as well as strong electrical and troubleshooting skills. The schedule is either 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM–7:00 AM). The technician must be available to work weekends, with one scheduled day off between Monday and Friday.
Requirements
- Technical degree, certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Industrial Automation.
- Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000.
- Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and 4–20 mA signal systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical control and power diagrams.
- Familiarity with VFDs, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
- Understanding of electrical systems, motors, and industrial installations.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming using Studio 5000.
- Experience programming and configuring HMI and SCADA systems.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP industrial communication networks.
- Experience with PID control systems and process automation.
- Advanced troubleshooting experience with complex electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
- Experience with preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial instrumentation and control systems.
- Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000.
- Maintain and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems.
- Diagnose issues with 4–20 mA instrumentation and control signals.
- Troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs), electric motors, and electrical systems.
- Interpret electrical control and power diagrams.
- Maintain industrial communication networks, including TCP/IP.
- Troubleshoot and optimize control logic and PID control systems.
- Perform electrical installations and support automation improvements.
- Identify and resolve complex equipment and system issues to minimize downtime.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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