Instrument Mechanic - Hopewell South
AdvanSix · Richmond, VA · 1 wk ago
Management$45.55/hrFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Performing and documenting maintenance calibration, installation, fault diagnosis, repair of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems i.e., transmitters, switches, analyzers, control valves, relays, etc. to have a safe and reliable operating unit
- Performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting on automated control systems (PLC/DCS) and computer workstations to maintain and operating unit producing on time quality product
- Repairing and maintaining environmental and continuous emissions monitor system (CEMS)
- Using knowledge of instrumentation and electrical test equipment
- Assisting with Quality Improvement Projects to facilitate continuous improvement
- Providing daily support to all plant operations to continue 24/7 operations
- Willing to work overtime and provide off hours call out support when required
- Performing Scheduled and non-scheduled PM Preventative Maintenance
- Communicating with planners and order non-stock parts
- Reading and understanding manuals, schematics, and P&ID’s
- Documenting and maintaining equipment history to track its reliability to determine when to make repairs and/or replace
- Assist with maintaining site instrumentation and electrical technical documentation to ensure equipment design, technical drawings, loop sheets, specification sheets and process changes are documented and current
- Willing and able to be trained and learn new technologies as the skills of an Instrument Technician to advance with new technologies and applications
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 2+ years of troubleshooting as an instrumentation technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment or education level of Associates Degree in Instrumentation
- Instrumentation Certification preferred
- 5 years of troubleshooting as an instrumentation technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred
- Knowledge of Experian systems preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred
- Experience wearing Personal Protective Equipment (Fire retardant clothing) preferred