Instrumentation Technician

Tidal Vision•Beaumont, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tidal Vision is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician to support operations and maintenance at its Beaumont, Texas facility. The role may also suit someone willing to relocate or travel more frequently nationwide. The technician will troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair industrial instrumentation and electrical systems used throughout the plant, and support plant operations, equipment improvements, and commissioning activities. The role works with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams and requires safe work practices and compliance with plant safety procedures. Most work is performed at various construction sites, with occasional work in a warehouse or at a desk. The position requires travel nationwide (listed as 25%) and is subject to a criminal background check. Tidal Vision describes its mission as creating positive, systemic environmental impact by making biopolymer solutions cost-competitive, convenient, and effective alternatives to synthetic chemicals. The company emphasizes innovation, open and direct communication, collaboration, responsibility, flexibility, and employee growth and development.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in industrial instrumentation, electrical maintenance, or controls troubleshooting.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including an understanding of PLC code and the ability to manipulate it; programming experience is not required.
Experience with level transmitters, flow instrumentation, pressure transmitters, pH systems or analytical instrumentation, control valves and valve positioners, VFDs, and motor controls.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.
Experience with calibration and loop verification.
Mechanical aptitude and general maintenance experience.
Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including extended periods of walking, standing, or sitting; lifting 50 pounds or more; climbing; crouching; and operating tools.
Wear appropriate PPE at all times.
Subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, water treatment, oil and gas, or similar industrial environments.
Familiarity with Emerson/Rosemount instrumentation.
Knowledge of industrial communications, including Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
Experience with skid-mounted systems, boilers, or utility systems.
Familiarity with SCADA, specifically Ignition.

Responsibilities

Operate and work in accordance with the company's mission-driven culture, core values, and principles, and encourage others to do the same.
Diagnose and troubleshoot industrial electrical and control system issues.
Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain flow transmitters and meters, pressure transmitters, level instrumentation, pH analyzers and other analytical instrumentation, control valves, and associated field devices.
Support Allen-Bradley PLC systems and associated field instrumentation.
Perform loop checks, startup support, and instrumentation verification.
Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control drawings.
Assist with preventive maintenance and reliability improvement efforts.
Support equipment upgrades, plant improvements, and commissioning activities.
Work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
Maintain safe work practices and comply with plant safety procedures.
Assist with documentation of system changes and maintenance activities.
Perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as needed to cover absences, support peak periods, or balance workloads.