Senior Electrical Instrumentation and Control Technician-2018

PIP Global Safety•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Join a team that maintains and repairs manufacturing equipment. Under general supervision, work alongside production facility operators and machinists to perform preventative and scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and complete repairs. The role involves installing, fabricating, repairing, and calibrating electrical, electronic, pneumatic, instrumentation, and automation equipment and controls used in manufacturing operations. It also includes basic mechanical troubleshooting and repairs, interpreting and preparing schematics, and installing conduit in accordance with applicable codes and trade specifications. Other duties may be assigned to support plant and personal safety, housekeeping, equipment repair or replacement, supplies and inventory, and care of company property. Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
Significant relevant repair experience.
Able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Expert knowledge of electrical repair.
Mechanical aptitude.
Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
Willingness to grow and learn.
Ability to complete work as instructed and follow up.

Responsibilities

Install, fabricate, and repair electronic, electrical, and pneumatic equipment and controls for manufacturing operations.
Maintain knowledge of current wiring codes and consult a supervisor about other codes and specifications relevant to work.
Maintain and perform calibrations of process-critical measuring devices and equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance on electronics, automation equipment, and manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot problems using plant programmable controllers and perform basic programming as directed.
Install and troubleshoot controllers, including I/O, power supplies, and programming panels.
Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic.
Assist with troubleshooting mechanical issues and their relationship to electrical components, and perform basic mechanical repairs.
Read and prepare schematics and wiring diagrams for electronic and electrical equipment and buildings, including documenting existing equipment and facilities where diagrams are unavailable and updating them for alterations.
Provide full lists of materials and components required for fabrications or repairs, along with diagrams and schematics where applicable.
Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications for equipment and machinery fabrication, installation, or repair.
Lay out and install conduit as needed in accordance with codes and trade specifications.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor related to safety, housekeeping, equipment and machinery repair or replacement, supplies and inventory, and care of company property.