Instrument & Electrical Technician

AmSty•Gales Ferry, CT

21h•$62,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument and Electrical Technician (I&E Tech) will be responsible for maintenance of instruments and electrical systems in the Allyn’s Point manufacturing plant. This position offers candidates the opportunity to become a team member of a close-knit team working in a fast-paced, challenging work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma is required
Two years of experience as an instrument technician in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Also preferred – two-year craft degree and electrical license
Initiative: Active member of a small team operating the plant around the clock. Independently initiates activities which contribute to team/plant goals. Overcomes obstacles. Looks for opportunities to assume responsibility and shows leadership in areas of strength.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Works for win-win solutions. Asks questions and uses input to improve performance. Communicates effectively.
Learning: Seeks and provides feedback to improve performance of self and teammates. Continuously learning to contribute to team success and personal growth. Develops new skills that benefit the team.
Teamwork: Gets along well with others. Is both candid and tactful in dealing with others.
Value creation: Critically evaluates problems/issues using relevant data. Works on the right things.

Responsibilities

Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in the Electrical Work Practices - As this person gains experience he/she will be expected to perform the role of facility representative as defined in the electrical work practices
Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions
Removes and replaces components at the board level
Identifies DCS and PLC hardware problems and replaces cards
Troubleshoots and programs PLC software
Calibrates process instruments according to applicable standards as well as operates and maintains instrument and electrical testing equipment
Maintains electrical hardware typically up to 480 volts
Plans, prioritizes, and schedules instrument and electrical maintenance with supervision and technician input
Designs and implements corrective actions identified in incident reports and work orders
Maintains and completes instrument and electrical system preventative maintenance activities
Identifies and defines required procedures and inspection frequency
Generates and evaluates reliability data from the maintenance database (EMTS)
Determines areas of focus for reliability/cost reduction projects
Requests/performs failure analysis as needed
Designs instruments loops and electrical systems
Specifies, requisitions, and installs instruments and electrical components (measurements of flow, temperature, pressure)
Serves as electrical subject matter expert on capital project reviews
This job includes working outdoors in inclement weather (sometimes for an extended period)
This job requires climbing stairs
This job may require lifting up to 50 lbs
Follows and ensures compliance of all plant safety and maintenance procedures
Other duties as assigned by the Plant Leader