Instrumentation Tech

The Doe Run Company•Boss, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Doe Run Company is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to support operations by ensuring instrumentation is functional and properly calibrated while helping meet production goals. This day-shift position is based at Brushy Surface in Boss, Missouri. The work location may change as needed to support production and business needs within the Viburnum Trend in Southeast Missouri. The role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, programs, and calibrates instrumentation and related equipment. It also includes evaluating technologies, coordinating projects, training operational staff, maintaining technical records, and supporting the instrument technician preventative maintenance program. The technician is expected to follow environmental, health, and safety policies and practices and support safe, compliant work by peers. The position pays $32.25 per hour with a 5% targeted monthly bonus. Insurance benefits begin on the first day, and 80 hours of vacation are available after 90 days. On-the-job training and career growth opportunities are offered. Job offers are contingent on successful completion and clearance of a post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check. A motor vehicle record review and ATF explosives possessor clearance may also be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience with process control instrumentation, electrical work, and industrial electronics.
Valid driver’s license.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Word, and drafting software such as AutoCAD.
Proficient knowledge of AC, DC, and mA circuits; measurement test equipment; and reading wire diagrams and schematics.
Proficient knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Proficient understanding of PLC programming and variable frequency drives (VFDs).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a technical degree in Electronics or a related field.
Basic knowledge of ladder logic or function block.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and periodically calibrate instruments on equipment such as analyzers, PLC and process control equipment, communications networks, environmental emission and data logging equipment for environmental compliance, operating cameras, and field monitoring equipment.
Rebuild equipment as needed, including requisitioning and ordering parts, tearing down equipment, and rebuilding existing equipment.
Install, program, and calibrate new equipment.
Evaluate the feasibility and efficiency of the latest technologies.
Serve as a project manager by developing a detailed scope of work and specifications, planning, coordinating, budgeting, and hiring outside contractors when necessary.
Send materials lists out for bid and keep costs within budget.
Train operational staff on the proper use of equipment.
Create drawings and documents for future reference.
Maintain records of maintenance projects.
Participate in developing, implementing, and sustaining the instrument technician preventative maintenance program.
Complete tasks safely and in compliance with environmental requirements by following EHS policies, procedures, and best practices; assist peers in safe, compliant work; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback for continuous improvement in EHS performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.