Instrument Mechanic - Hopewell

AvanSix • Richmond, VA

3d

About The Position

Instrument Mechanics install, calibrate, configure, program, modify, diagnose, and repair control valves and electronic, computerized, and electromechanical equipment. They perform preventive and corrective maintenance on distributed control systems (DCS), continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), and associated instrumentation. The work is predominantly independent, with collaboration with technicians, contractors, operators, and vendors as needed.

The position works a rotating shift schedule and provides daily support to plant operations to maintain 24/7 operations. Instrument Mechanics maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and automated control systems, contribute to quality improvement, keep equipment and technical documentation current, and may provide overtime and off-hours call-out support when required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of troubleshooting experience as an instrumentation technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment, or an associate degree in Instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

• Instrumentation certification.
• 5 years of troubleshooting experience as an instrumentation technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Experian systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience wearing personal protective equipment, including fire-retardant clothing.

Responsibilities

• Work a rotating shift schedule.
• Perform and document maintenance, calibration, installation, fault diagnosis, and repair of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems, including transmitters, switches, analyzers, control valves, and relays.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on PLC/DCS automated control systems and computer workstations.
• Work with instruments including pH, conductivity, ultrasonic, guided wave radar, mass flow, pressure transducers, RTDs, and nuclear-level instruments.
• Repair and maintain environmental and continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS).
• Use instrumentation and electrical test equipment.
• Assist with quality improvement projects.
• Perform duties consistently with environmental, health, and safety policies.
• Provide daily support to plant operations to sustain 24/7 operations.
• Work overtime and provide off-hours call-out support when required.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance.
• Communicate with planners and order non-stock parts.
• Read and understand manuals, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Document and maintain equipment history to track reliability and inform repair or replacement decisions.
• Help maintain site instrumentation and electrical technical documentation, including equipment designs, technical drawings, loop sheets, specification sheets, and process changes.
• Learn new technologies and applications as they are introduced.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED