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, rebuilding, installing, and calibrating equipment. The technician will troubleshoot controls and electrical systems to ensure proper operation of all plant equipment, and be fluent in the installation and programming of electrical devices including VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation. Responsibilities also include loading programming into PLCs, drawing Ladder Logic diagrams, assisting with facility maintenance and repair, and ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulations. The role requires keeping maintenance records up-to-date and staying current with reporting requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum 6 years of work experience in instrumentation & controls.
- Must have experience in troubleshooting systems and circuits, preferably with Allen-Bradley.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of 4 20mA systems.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Be able to communicate and interface with upper management in a responsible and professional manner.
- Be fluent in installation and programming all electrical devices to include VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation.
- Responsible for the loading of programming and installation of it into PLC's and/or the drawing of Ladder Logic diagrams to match such.
- 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.
- All 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
