Process Control Lab Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin•Stevens Point, WI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) has a full-time laboratory staff (100%) position available in the Department of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering. The Process Control Lab Specialist is responsible for maintaining and upkeep of laboratory equipment and assisting with instruction in laboratory experiments. Experience in and desire to work with diverse populations of learners and stakeholders are required. Full position description is available upon request. Key Job Responsibilities: Ancillary Investigate new equipment and technology in collaboration with staff, students, and clients Able to maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate needs of students Process Control Laboratory Development Must be able to set up, program, and operate all equipment in the process control laboratory Familiarity with PLC programming, basic control elements, and control logic Ability to learn new concepts in control engineering via training and/or self-study Work with faculty to acquire equipment and develop laboratory experiments, including safety requirements Work with the department chair to develop an acquisition strategy for the necessary equipment Laboratory Instruction, Use, and Maintenance Assist in developing and teaching the laboratory component for 1) an online, 15-credit graduate-level certificate in Process Control Engineering and 2) undergraduate laboratory courses for Chemical Engineering and Paper Science and Engineering students. Develops, integrates, tests, and modifies scientific equipment to support educational goals, specifically, through remote computer access to equipment by students Provides technical instruction for equipment use to staff, students, and clients to ensure safe operation Designs, plans, and performs preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and optimal operation Maintains a clean, safe laboratory working environment Maintains close contact with equipment vendors The Paper Science and Chemical Engineering department houses two majors: Paper Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering, both of which are accredited by ABET. The department is in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The College supports premier undergraduate natural resource programs with disciplines in Fisheries and Water Resources, Forestry, Environment and Society, Soil and Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology, and the Department of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering. The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is a four-year comprehensive university. Stevens Point, a pleasant college community, with a population of just over 25,000, is midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis near the center of the state. The area offers a wide range of cultural, shopping and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field with a minimum of two years’ experience in operating and maintaining process control equipment and instrumentation
Experience with providing instruction related to process control lab equipment and instrumentation
Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of three years’ experience in process control equipment and instrumentation
Strong commitment to student success

Responsibilities

Investigate new equipment and technology in collaboration with staff, students, and clients
Able to maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate needs of students
Must be able to set up, program, and operate all equipment in the process control laboratory
Familiarity with PLC programming, basic control elements, and control logic
Ability to learn new concepts in control engineering via training and/or self-study
Work with faculty to acquire equipment and develop laboratory experiments, including safety requirements
Work with the department chair to develop an acquisition strategy for the necessary equipment
Assist in developing and teaching the laboratory component for 1) an online, 15-credit graduate-level certificate in Process Control Engineering and 2) undergraduate laboratory courses for Chemical Engineering and Paper Science and Engineering students.
Develops, integrates, tests, and modifies scientific equipment to support educational goals, specifically, through remote computer access to equipment by students
Provides technical instruction for equipment use to staff, students, and clients to ensure safe operation
Designs, plans, and performs preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and optimal operation
Maintains a clean, safe laboratory working environment
Maintains close contact with equipment vendors