Instrumentation Electrical Technician

Armstrong Flooring•Pensacola, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation Electrical Technician installs, maintains, and troubleshoots industrial control systems, including instrumentation and power distribution equipment. This role involves performing PLC troubleshooting, maintaining program documentation, and handling Variable Frequency Drive installation and troubleshooting. The technician will also maintain and troubleshoot advanced operator interface equipment, identify automation opportunities for process improvement and safety, and manage electrical project work. Additionally, they will assist in developing the skills of others, coordinate and store plant electrical drawings, and provide general maintenance support. The position requires working a rotating shift and installing/maintaining lab testing equipment, fiber optic systems, printers, and label machines. The technician will troubleshoot standard line problems, perform work orders, and design/assemble/install electrical equipment based on sketches, manuals, verbal instructions, and drawings. Adjusting or repairing electrical and process control instruments on machinery and equipment is also a key responsibility, along with working with vendors to identify parts and make recommendations. Operation of power lift equipment may be necessary.

Requirements

Requires an approved trade-specific diploma with work experience, OR equivalent industrial electrical & instrumentation work experience and skills.
Must perform all duties in a neat and workmanlike manner using the current National Electrical Code as a guide when Plant Standards do not supersede.
Requires ability to climb and work off of ladders.
Requires the ability to work at high elevations and in tight spaces.
Requires work in uncontrolled temperature environments with correct PPE (including arc flash PPE when necessary).
Allen Bradley PLC, VFD, and, HMI knowledge.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial control systems, including instrumentation and power distribution equipment.
Perform PLC troubleshooting, and program documentation maintenance.
Perform Variable Frequency Drive installation, and troubleshooting.
Maintain, update, and troubleshoot advanced operator interface equipment.
Identify opportunities for automation to support continuous process improvement and plant safety initiatives.
Initiate, track, and complete plant electrical project work.
Help develop the skills of others.
Coordinate, update, and store plant electrical drawings.
Perform general maintenance support, as needed.
Work a rotating shift.
Install, maintain and troubleshoot lab testing equipment, fiber optic systems, printers and label machines.
Troubleshoot standard line problems and perform work orders.
Work from sketches, manuals, verbal instructions, and drawings to design, assemble or install electrical equipment within the plant.
Adjust or repair electrical and process control instruments on machinery and equipment.
Work with vendors to identify any parts needed and make recommendations to the supervisor.
Operate power lift equipment when necessary.
Maintain good housekeeping.
Work safely.