Instrumentation Technician

USG Corporation•Otsego, MN

2d•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.

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.
Display advanced competencies in communication, decision making/problem solving, energy, drive, ambition, job knowledge, leadership, managing conflict/negotiation, managing resources, and work quality.
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.
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.
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.
They must possess a high degree of technical aptitude and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing process control and instrumentation systems.
Licensed Electrician in the State of Michigan preferred.
2+ Years Industrial Instrumentation or Electrical Experience.
USG Safety Model Program, OSHA, FM Global and Environmental compliance experience preferred.
USG RPM program experience preferred.
No significant performance/ attendance infractions within the last 6 months.
Must be able to perform all tasks required in the subsequent positions.

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.

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, including maintenance of all equipment, RPM Program requirements, and all inspections and SAR requirements.
Assist with the development and maintenance for the instrumentation and control systems both in the mill and power house.
Stay abreast of new technologies and work with the engineering group with planning and implementing new capital projects within their area of expertise.
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, perform preventive maintenance work, and conduct routine equipment repairs and overhauls with no oversight.
Be 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.
Collaborate with direct supervisors and department leadership as well as Safety Team representatives.

Benefits

Two medical insurance options
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k) Investment Plan with company match
Pension plan
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Legal insurance
Pet insurance
Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
Paid time off
Paid holidays