Instrumentation Tech

The Doe Run Company•Boss, MO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Doe Run Company is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to support production operations by ensuring instrumentation is functional and properly calibrated while safely maintaining production goals. This is a day-shift position located 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 involves troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, calibrating, rebuilding, installing, and programming instrumentation and related equipment. The technician may manage projects, train operational staff, create and maintain technical documentation and maintenance records, and help develop and sustain the instrument technician preventive maintenance program. Work must comply with environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures. The Doe Run Company is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and is a privately held natural resources company and global provider of lead, copper, and zinc concentrates. The company operates mines and other facilities in Missouri and has operations in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona. 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 systems, and industrial electronics.
Valid driver’s license.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word, and drafting software such as AutoCAD.
Knowledge of AC, DC, and mA circuits; measurement test equipment; and reading wire diagrams and schematics.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
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 including analyzers, PLC and process control equipment, communications networks, environmental emissions and data logging equipment, operating cameras, and field monitoring equipment.
Rebuild equipment, including requisitioning and ordering parts and tearing down and rebuilding existing equipment as needed.
Install, program, and calibrate new equipment, and evaluate new technologies for feasibility and efficiency.
Manage projects by developing scopes of work and specifications; planning, coordinating, and budgeting; hiring outside contractors when needed; soliciting bids for materials; and keeping costs within budget.
Train operational staff on the proper use of equipment.
Create drawings and documents for future reference and maintain records of maintenance projects.
Participate in developing, implementing, and sustaining the instrument technician preventive maintenance program.
Complete work safely and in compliance with environmental requirements by following EHS policies, procedures, and best practices; supporting peers; reporting unsafe acts, conditions, incidents, and deviations; and providing feedback for continuous improvement in EHS performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.