Instrumentation, Electrical, and Control Technician I

Ingredion Inc • Cedar Rapids, IA

100d • $38

About The Position

The Instrumentation, Electrical, and Controls (ICE) Technician I will assume responsibility for the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware, equipment, and systems utilized throughout the plant for production, quality control, and process safety management (PSM). In addition, the ICE Technician I will conduct regular equipment inspections, diagnose malfunctions via preventive maintenance plans, analyze equipment failures, and assist in determining root causes. The successful candidate will uphold the highest standards of safety and efficiency within our continuous operation facilities.

Requirements

• Proven ability to work safely on or around electrical equipment or systems in an industrial environment.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of equipment and hardware commonly found in industrial electrical control systems.
• Solid foundational understanding of, as well as the theory behind, basic process control systems, instrumentation hardware, and control devices.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities as well as a proven ability to troubleshoot industrial control system and process control system equipment and hardware.
• Proven ability to read and understand documentation including, but not limited to, electrical schematics, P&IDs job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and/or written instructions accurately.
• Willingness to collaborate with others and provide support, if needed, in other areas.
• Ability to work in potentially loud and odorous environments, different physical environments, or in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods, climb stairs and ladders, bend, reach, push, pull, and enter tanks.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety, a plus.
• Computer literate with prior experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Wire, troubleshoot, and perform phase rotation verification for single- and three-phase electric motors (≤10HP).
• Troubleshoot standard control circuits (24VDC, 120VAC, etc.) and process signals (0-10VDC, 4-20mA, etc.).
• Install (in-kind), troubleshoot, and maintain industrial and motor control hardware, including sensors, operators, indicators, electro-mechanical relays, etc.
• Troubleshoot and replace sacrificial parts (fuses, overloads, etc.) on both energized (≤120VAC and ≤24VDC) and de-energized (>120VAC and >24VDC) circuits.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain application-specific controllers (smart relays, smart timers, process meters, scale controllers, CEMs, etc.).
• Verify and troubleshoot discrete and analog signals at all points, including and between the control system interface and the field device (valves, instrumentation, etc.).
• Perform adjustments (span, trim, etc.) and setpoint changes on field devices that do not require the use of a field communicator or other specialty interface.
• Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic and electro-pneumatic hardware and systems used for the control and actuation of control valves and other pneumatically controlled hardware.
• Collaborate with equipment- or system-specific vendors and contractors to perform regular inspections and maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Audit the maintenance program (including job plans and defined procedures) and identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Understand and comply with all OSHA, state/provincial, and local codes. Participate in plant training and safety programs.

Benefits

• Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision coverage effective 1st of the month following your hire date
• 2 weeks of vacation per year
• 401K with 3% match + 3.5% employer contribution = Up to 6.5%
• Safety shoe allotment of $250
• Quarterly Bonus
• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Health savings account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees