ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exemplify and ensure that safe work practices are followed at all times.
• Plan details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develop a logical approach to correct the problem.
• Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work to be performed.
• Receive wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions from supervisor covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work to be performed.
• Obtain necessary documentation and drawings from electronic systems, paper files, and vendor literature to properly troubleshoot, test, and repair equipment.
• Program, configure, modify, and correctly save changes associated with PROVOX DCS, PLC’s, and other proprietary controls.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair all types of process instrumentation and control components, including:
  • Flow transmitters (magnetic, vortex, coriolis, and D/P).
  • Level transmitters (pressure, radar, capacitive, ultrasonic).
  • Temperature transmitters.
• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of material and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
• Energize and de-energize electrical distribution systems including but not limited to 120V single phase, 480V 3 phase, 4160V 3 phase, and 13.8kV 3 phase.
• Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.
• Install, repair, and maintain communication cables, power distribution equipment, MCC rooms, and related branch circuits.
• Size, lay out, install, and repair threaded conduit and wiring systems.
• Advise and caution operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Use oscilloscopes, meggars, voltage/OHM meters, amprobes, chart recorders, and other diagnostic tools on energized equipment provided by the company to maintain safe plant operating conditions.
• Perform other electrical/maintenance duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-year degree in Computer Integrated Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering Technology (or an equivalent)
• 3+ years of relevant job experience in an industrial environment
• Experience troubleshooting and programming PLC’s (i.e. Allen Bradley)
• Knowledge of Process Control Instrumentation Calibration and Variable Frequency Drive Troubleshooting
• Electrical maintenance knowledge of 120 volt single phase, 480 VAC 3 phase power, and 4160 volt 3 phase systems

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

• Shift Schedule: A Shift - Rotating 12-hour shifts – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., switching to 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. after 2 weeks.
• B Shift - Night shift – 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off, etc.