Instrumentation Technician

Owens Corning•South Gate, CA

4h•$57

About The Position

Instrumentation Technician coordinates and executes maintenance electrical functions safely in the facility to ensure that plant equipment and services perform at maximum levels while minimizing unscheduled interruption of the plant operation. Additionally, this individual is also responsible for training, coaching, teaching and counseling others on electrical maintenance procedures and best practices. Strong skills in planning, organizing, knowledge of programmable logic controllers, electrical systems, and process control systems is required. This position reports to the plant Maintenance Supervisor. The base salary for this position is $56.74/hourly. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), paid time off (vacation, standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

Requirements

Two year Associates degree in technical related field preferred; Associates degree in electrical technology is a plus
3 years or more of relevant industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred
Must be 18 years or older
Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
Must be drug and alcohol free
Must read, write, and speak English
Must understand verbal and written instructions
Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
Must multi-task
Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
Must secure and maintain job related qualifications and certifications as required by the nature of this position
Must perform well in a non-routine work environment
Programmable Logic Controllers: PLC components, I/O Systems, instructions, PLC programming, communication protocols, drivers, power supplies, expansion/retrofits, and system development (Allen Bradley Suite preferred)
Electrical Systems: servos, variable frequency drives, measuring systems, DC circuits, batteries, transformers, AC circuits, DC equipment/controls, three-phase systems, wiring, DC shunt motors, control relays, across-the-line starters, limit switches, electronic switching and electrical energy and power relationships
Process Control Systems: speed and rotation sensors, human machine interfaces, control loop operations, data transmission, PID controller/loop tuning, final control elements, process modeling, instrumentation, measurement level detectors, and transducers
Electrical Maintenance: voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, digital meters; schematics and symbols; short circuits, reversible motors, current probes, and relays
Safety: First aid for shock victims, National Electrical Code, static electricity, grounding, double-insulated tools, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - 70e, and hazardous electrical locations
Electronics: Analog and digital devices
Mechanical Systems: Pneumatic control systems, air-piloted valves, and hydraulics
Troubleshooting/Equipment Selection: Determine causes of operating errors and determine appropriate course of action
Complex Problem Solving: Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Systems Analysis: Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
Installation: Install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine and preventative maintenance on equipment
Repairing: Repair machines or systems using proper tools
Decision Making: Gather, analyze and interpret information to understand problems and identify and opportunities; draw conclusions and generates alternatives; chooses a course of action based on facts; and ensures buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions
Self-Knowledge: Demonstrate a strong self-awareness of one’s strengths, development needs and the impact of one’s own behavior on others; and consistently takes action to be better
Teamwork: Work effectively and cooperatively with others; establishes and maintains good working relationships
Persistence: Persistence in dealing with obstacles
Stress Tolerance: Accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
Independence: Guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done
Mathematical Reasoning: To choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem
Adaptability: Being open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace
All annual safety and role specific training, as required by the nature of this position
Stand for extended, prolonged periods
Work overtime as needed
Meet the physical demands of the work environment

Responsibilities

Lives the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meets all safety requirements.
Follows the plant safety process and ensures that good safety habits are instilled in the maintenance team.
Maintains an awareness of all safety issues within area of responsibility, and responds with appropriate urgency to correct safety issues identified.
Designs program safety into the electrical systems.
Partners with key stakeholders on capital projects to understand and educate others on the safety of equipment
Complies with all plant rules, safety regulations, LTT and job hazard analysis (JHA) requirements.
Ensures operation of machinery and electrical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on drives, backup power systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other electrical related systems; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications
Maintains electrical control software in support of programming for the facility
Programs HMIs, PLCs, Servos, and other electrical systems
Makes timely and appropriate decisions when an emergency or breakdown occurs so that production interruption is minimized
For equipment or processes where maintenance costs are high, where reliability is low, or where chronic problems exist, performs additional analysis to identify appropriate maintenance practices (e.g., Root Cause Failure Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Reliability-centered maintenance analysis).
Diagnoses electrical problems and determines how to correct them, checking schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary
Uses PLC, computer interfaces for troubleshooting as needed
Uses the manufacturing communications network effectively
Proactively makes suggestions/proposals to strive for continuous improvement of plant performance.
Demonstrates flexibility to perform various job roles within the maintenance department as assigned.
Responds to emergency maintenance service requests accordingly
Performs other tasks as assigned by leader
Instructs maintenance team members on proper electrical installation and repair techniques as appropriate
Coordinates contract electrical installations or repairs in the facility
Inspects electrical work in progress to ensure correct labor utilization and evaluate electrical training requirements
Provides direction for downtime and shop work for electrical activities with respect to work requests, downtime lists and assigned projects
Trains, coaches, and counsels others on electrical maintenance procedures, required trainings and best practices
Recommends to the Maintenance Leader training and development of others in support of plant electrical power and control equipment
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing professional and intercompany networks
Sets high performance standards for self, team and others; assumes accountability for delivering all performance expectations; always knows and adjusts to what’s expected; and monitors status of performance delivery against expectations
Accountable for keeping the Maintenance Leader appraised of electrical equipment conditions so that situations of major significance can be planned for to avoid major production downtime
Prepares electrical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Coordinates and executes maintenance electrical functions in the facility so the plant equipment and services perform at maximum levels and minimize unscheduled interruption of the plant operation
Provides technical information to support planned electrical preventive maintenance to minimize production downtime
Tracks electrical maintenance costs and failures
Specifies electrical parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtains them from storerooms
Defines electrical spare parts needs, such that inventories are maintained at appropriate levels
Plans and lays out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams
For planned new equipment purchases and installations where no maintenance history exists, applies maintenance and repair “best practices” to assure maximum reliability
Designs and installs electrical and process control systems
Proactively assesses and identifies obsolete parts on critical equipment and identifies optimal solutions to correct issues.
Partners with Internal and External technical resources as needed