Instrumentation Technician

Blue Water Rail Services • Butte, MT

19h

About The Position

The Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting various instrumentation-related devices. This includes working with PLCs, flow meters, belt scales, pressure transducers, fiber optics, ethernet, backup battery banks, solar chargers, two-way radios, and wireless and control networks. The role also involves assisting the engineering team with new control system installations and upgrades, specifying necessary instrumentation, and working with third-party vendors and subcontractors on control system projects. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in the electrical field required.
• Ability to work alone and be a self-starter.
• Ability to work safely around high and low voltage electrical circuits.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of mechanics and hydraulics is preferred.
• Previous experience with boiler/HVAC maintenance.
• Experience with vintage DC crane and VFD/PLC.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot various instrumentation-related devices (e.g., PLCs, flow meters, belt scales, pressure transducers, fiber optics, ethernet).
• Maintain backup battery banks and solar chargers.
• Program and maintain two-way radios.
• Manage wireless and control networks.
• Assist the engineering team with new control system installations and upgrades.
• Specify necessary instrumentation.
• Work with third-party vendors and subcontractors on control system projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees