Instrumentation & Controls Technician
About The Position
The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance of all electrical control devices within the plant. This role involves reading and interpreting electrical drawings, troubleshooting controls and electrical systems, and ensuring the proper operation of all plant equipment. The technician will also be involved in the installation and programming of electrical devices such as VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation, and will be responsible for loading programming into PLCs and drawing Ladder Logic diagrams. Additionally, the role requires assisting with facility maintenance and repair, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and keeping maintenance records up-to-date.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum 6 years of work experience in instrumentation & controls.
- Experience in troubleshooting systems and circuits, preferably with Allen-Bradley.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of 4 20mA systems.
- Competent in using common industrial concepts, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures.
- Ability to work as part of a team with company supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
- Ability to read, write and speak English language.
- Must be able to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret electrical drawings and instructions to rebuild, install and calibrate equipment.
- Aid and assist procurement of Electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot controls and electrical system to ensure proper operation of all plant equipment.
- Communicate and interface with upper management in a responsible and professional manner.
- Install and program all electrical devices to include VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation.
- Load programming and installation into PLCs and/or draw Ladder Logic diagrams to match.
- Aid in the facility maintenance/repair as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and programs.
- Keep all maintenance up-to-date as well as stay current with all reporting/recordkeeping requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
