Instrumentation Technician

USG Corporation•Otsego, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent provides advanced level experience and skillsets in the Instrumentation Department of Otsego Paper LLC. The areas of responsibility include but are not limited to the repair and installation work related to the plant's instrumentation and PLC & DCS control systems - to ensure proper and efficient utilization of equipment, materials and manpower - maximizing safety of personnel and reliability/performance of equipment. Reporting to the Instrumentation Foreman, the incumbent is experienced in industrial instrumentation and/or electrical trades. They must continually elicit a high standard of safety performance for themselves. The Instrumentation 4 must be proficient in all aspects of the mill instrumentation and controls. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance for the instrumentation and control systems both in the mill and power house. They must possess a high degree of technical aptitude and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing process control and instrumentation systems. The incumbent must stay abreast of new technologies and work with the engineering group with planning and implementing new capital projects within their area of expertise. They must also be fully proficient and display and advanced level in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, preventive maintenance work, and routine equipment repairs and overhauls with no oversight. The incumbent will be a key stakeholder on teams for implementing repair and upgrade projects within their respective department. This includes planning, part specification, coordination, supervision, and successful implementation utilizing both in house and 3rd contractor resources.

Requirements

Meet Instrumentation 3 requirements
Must be able to perform this job safely
Must be capable of carrying on-call phone and working weekends without assistance
Advanced experience with industrial instrumentation and electrical trades
Advanced computer skills (Microsoft office suite, spreadsheets, data entry, etc.)
Can read and follow large, complex system P&ID’s, loop drawings, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, electrical one-lines, mass and energy balances, etc. without assistance
Advanced experience with manufacturing instrumentation systems and control panels including adherence to NFPA codes
VDC and 4-20ma sensors and control devices for pressure, flow, temperature, position, voltage, current, strains, consistency etc.
Pneumatic control systems (valves/solenoids, positioners, pressures, flows, guides, etc)
Steam controls systems ((valves/solenoids, positioners, pressures, flows, etc)
Wiring diagrams and schematics
PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic basic operation
Basic networking of IP devices and understanding of protocols (ethernet IP, TCP/IP, modbus TCP etc)
PID Control Loops
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements for each position to be considered trained
Must know, understand, and follow all applicable model programs plus general plant, department, and job specific safety rules
Must be able to protect your own personal safety and the safety of others who may be in your work area
Must adhere to applicable responsibilities within the plant’s emergency response program [First-aid, fire, evacuation, etc.)
Must actively participate in safety program components such as Safety huddles, USG stretching program, BBS, Take 5’s, incident investigations, inspections, and submission of safety improvement ideas
Must be able to maintain be proactive to improve good housekeeping practices
Must be able to prevent damage to company equipment and materials in areas of assigned responsibility and report damages, incidents, and injuries immediately, when they occur
Complete LEAD training as required and all applicable advanced training courses
Collaborate with direct supervisors and department leadership as well as Safety Team representatives
Must be able to perform this job safely and actively participate in all safety programs
Understand your surroundings and the potential dangers within your work areas
Understand the (4) four categories of standard work and identify existing standards when supporting an area
5S, Visual Job Aids, Targets & Setpoints, Alignment Markers, Gauge Markers, Job Plans, Out of Compliance Response Plans (Andone Response Plans), Operator Basic Care (OBC’s), and Preventative Maintenance (PM’s)
Bulletin Specifications, Engineering Drawings, and Manufacturing Manuals
VWI’s, Job Breakdown Sheets, Training Videos, and Training Plans
Gemba Walks, Coaching, and Reflection Meetings
Complete 5S LEAD training and support housekeeping initiatives using 5S principles: Sort, Set-in-Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain
2+ Years Industrial Instrumentation or Electrical Experience

Nice To Haves

Hydraulic control systems (valves/solenoids, positioners, pressures, flows, guides, etc)
Preferred experience with safety systems
Integration with legacy systems
Upgrades to existing
Basic knowledge of codes
Licensed Electrician in the State of Michigan
USG Safety Model Program, OSHA, FM Global and Environmental compliance experience
USG RPM program experience

Responsibilities

Repair and installation work related to the plant's instrumentation and PLC & DCS control systems
Ensure proper and efficient utilization of equipment, materials and manpower
Maximize safety of personnel and reliability/performance of equipment
Maintain safe working conditions for department and ensure their compliance with Plant Safety Programs
Maintain well organized and accurate records relating to equipment maintenance, process efficiency, government agency reports, permits and material requisitions
Assist with management of all instrumentation of the mill
Maintenance of all equipment
RPM Program requirements
All inspections and SAR requirements
Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, preventive maintenance work, and routine equipment repairs and overhauls with no oversight
Act as a key stakeholder on teams for implementing repair and upgrade projects within their respective department, including planning, part specification, coordination, supervision, and successful implementation utilizing both in house and 3rd contractor resources.