Instrumentation and Controls Technician, Morristown, IN

George E. Booth Co.•Morristown, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician will be responsible for maintaining controls and instrumentation for our client in a soy processing industry in Morristown, Indiana. Occasionally will be assigned to work providing process instrumentation support in manufacturing plants in Ohio, Illinois and Tennessee, involving some travel and some overnight stays of one week or less. This position involves working closely with our other Instrumentation Technicians to maintain process instruments that control or monitor flow, level, pressure and temperature instrumentation within the manufacturing environment to maximize accuracy and minimize downtime. As part of your duties, you will be asked to perform calibrations, to troubleshoot process instrumentation, to provide preventive maintenance on control processes, to execute loop checks, to program in-process PLC’s or plant control software, to handle plant-wide process shutdown to include boiler controls, valve positioners, photo-eyes equipment, pressure and temperature transmitters, and related instrumentation. Inspect, troubleshoot, test, clean, repair, reassemble, and re-install instruments to insure optimal operation of processes. Maintain critical equipment to ensure it will reliably perform its function. Utilize computerized systems to record, retrieve, manage, and integrate data. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will regularly be exposed to dusty conditions, to outside weather in all conditions, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts and equipment, and could be exposed to chemicals used in the process. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Must be an effective, results-driven, self-directed, and motivated team player that communicates in an open, honest manner and must be able to work closely with all clients and fellow employees.
Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and be a self-starter.
Must have the ability to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple work assignments utilizing available resources.
Must be willing and able to work overtime, occasional weekends, and on-call if necessary.
Must be flexible to travel and participate in planned overnight stays of approximately one week.
Must have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Must have a working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and instrumentation.
Should have knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and the ability to follow them.
Must be willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment), as needed, and follow safety and environmental regulations and policies, as required.
Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job, i.e. moderate to heavy stair climbing. (including vertical ladders), along with the ability to work above floor surfaces (heights) up to 15 ft. as required.
Must be willing and able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
Must have a minimum high school diploma/GED equivalent.
Should have 3 to 5 years instrumentation experience, appropriate certification(s) or equivalent.
Must pass a background check and drug screening.
Must have positive work references.
Must meet the basic qualifications for the position and be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must follow all company rules, policies, and directives.

Responsibilities

Maintain controls and instrumentation
Perform calibrations
Troubleshoot process instrumentation
Provide preventive maintenance on control processes
Execute loop checks
Program in-process PLC’s or plant control software
Handle plant-wide process shutdown to include boiler controls, valve positioners, photo-eyes equipment, pressure and temperature transmitters, and related instrumentation
Inspect, troubleshoot, test, clean, repair, reassemble, and re-install instruments to insure optimal operation of processes
Maintain critical equipment to ensure it will reliably perform its function
Utilize computerized systems to record, retrieve, manage, and integrate data
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned