Instrumentation & Controls Technician

PNE • Caldwell, ID

22h • $25 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

Taurus Power and Controls - a Pacific Northern Environmental LLC Company, is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment and has the ability to provide exceptional service to our company, clients, and employees. Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC consists of six divisions; Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET), Taurus Power and Controls (TTPC), Tauras Power Services (TPS) Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), Pacific Northern Environmental Construction (PNEC), and WasteXpress Environmental (WXE). Together, we specialize in commercial and petroleum construction, industrial and commercial electrical, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal. PNE LLC is a multi-state organization with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii. In addition, we have multiple job sites across the US. Since 1985, Taurus has been designing control systems, automating tasks, and fabricating control panels for industrial, municipal, and commercial customers-on time and on budget. Taurus is a NETA Accredited Company that offers full service, third party, independent testing for all electrically powered systems and equipment. Being a 24/7 field service company remains at the core of what we do. We have expertise in a wide array of systems and industries, whether it’s servicing projects we developed, or systems built by others. The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for acceptance and maintenance testing of power distribution equipment and operation of the test equipment needed to perform the job.

Requirements

• Technical/associate’s degree in Instrumentation, Automation, or related field
• Equivalent professional experience in the related field
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems, and industrial control panels.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs.
• Ability to start-up project specific instruments.
• Understanding of PLC I/O schematics, relay logic, and signal flow
• Understanding of motor control / VFD circuits.
• Experience with current versions of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with flexibility
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team oriented, with ability to work independently under general supervision

Nice To Haves

• Programming experience with PLC Platforms: Allen Bradley, Siemens, SQ D, GE.
• Programming experience with HMI/SCADA Platforms: Allen Bradley, Aveva, Ignition.
• Programming experience with VFDs: Allen Bradley, ABB, Yaskawa, Eaton, SQ D.
• Familiarity with communication networks (Ethernet, Modbus, etc.).
• Experience in the Water/Wastewater industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up and testing services on Instrumentation, PLC’s, VFD’s and other industrial equipment
• Identify problems as they arise and troubleshoot failure in the above-mentioned items
• Ability to work independently when required
• Provide onsite training on instrumentation and control components to customers
• Minor PLC code modifications during start-up and commissioning
• Provide occasional onsite troubleshooting and service calls as needed
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to clarify requirements and tasks.
• Assist with the creation of instrumentation submittals and O&Ms (Operation and Maintenance manuals).
• Assist in selecting instrumentation and the development of the instrument index
• Complete and maintain detailed records of instrument calibration and test forms
• Receive and track instrumentation through the shop
• Power up, calibrate, and test instrumentation components in the shop.
• Conduct point-to-point and power up testing of industrial control panels.
• Complete documentation of control panel testing and redline control drawings as needed
• Demonstrate proper operation of industrial control panels to visiting customers during factory acceptance testing.
• Complete and maintain documentation from field testing (I/O checkout forms, loop verification forms, operational readiness test forms, performance acceptance test forms).
• Dimension and layout of back panels and enclosures
• Mounting components to back panels and enclosures
• Routing and bundling of wire and cables neatly to meet wiring standards
• Troubleshoot panels as needed to eliminate wiring errors and component malfunctions
• Maintain red line drawing mark-ups of changes required during fabrication
• Communicate red line changes to Engineer or Team Leader for revision prior to completion
• Communicate effectively with all team members, leads, builders, engineers and the Project Manager

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision options for employees and eligible dependents
• Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.
• Specialty RX programs.
• Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, and Accident Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA)
• Telehealth by Teladoc.
• 401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Trainings and Certifications
• Paid Leave including Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement for qualifying employees
• Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees
• Annual company events
• Safety Incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree