Instrumentation and Controls Technician
About The Position
The Instrumentation and Controls Technician will report to the Electrical Engineer and is responsible for the maintenance, design, and integration of all process control systems on site, focusing on functional, physical, and electrical components to meet site specifications. This role involves programming PLC and HMI systems, installation and testing of electrical equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in production processes, and maintaining communication across departments to address operational needs. The schedule for this position is 14 days on at the remote mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 14 days off.
Requirements
- Ability to work safely and promote safe behavior in others.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is just as important as technical skills.
- Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
- Excellent safety, attendance, and work records.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) with all mine site personnel.
- Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Instrumentation Technician Certification or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of PLC, HMI, DCS or SCADA systems
- Programming knowledge a plus
- Preference given to Alaska residents.
Responsibilities
- Stop work for safety concerns, and abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures.
- Wire, terminate, and test 120v control systems and instrumentations panels per approved schematics.
- Install, configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot various instrumentation including pressure transmitters, flow meters, belt scales, temperature transmitters, valve controllers, etc.
- Design and implement PLC code to support the site's safety, environmental, and production needs.
- Support production goals and fixed plant maintenance needs as they arise for control systems modifications.
- Assist with site-wide equipment specifications as they relate to all aspects of the control systems.
- Program and configure PLC/HMI/DCS/SCADA systems as needed by production.
- Design and implementation of network diagrams, loop diagrams, P&ID control depictions, Controls Narrative, and Cause and Effect.
- Maintain backup files for PLC and HMI programs in the event of a failure to protect against costly downtime.
- Install, commission, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives and Soft-Start equipment.
- Install and maintain control network equipment as needed.
- Ability to make sound decisions during high-stress situations.
- Assist the Electrical Department with equipment installation and troubleshooting as needed.
- Ability to work overtime as needed to support production down days, equipment failures/troubleshooting, call-outs, and project commissioning.
- Ability to maintain a high level of productivity with limited supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Food and housing is provided on-site to employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
