Instrumentation and Controls Technician

About the Role

Golden Aluminum is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Technician who will be responsible for calibrating, maintaining, and repairing all instruments, control systems, and electrical equipment while working closely with engineers, electricians, vendors, suppliers, and inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage controls, calibration, and repair oversight of all instruments for each assigned project from beginning to end.
• Develop process and instrumentation diagrams, system specifications; prepare cost estimates for projects; and review and approve documentation developed by contractors.
• Design new plant equipment or modify existing programs as directed.
• Manage multiple projects at one time with responsibility for hitting all associated project deadlines.
• Use computerized maintenance management systems to plan maintenance, generate work orders, order parts, and manage spare parts inventory.
• Perform or coordinate the calibration of pressure sensors.
• Design, test, and perform repair work on motors, fans, blowers, transformers, relays, switches, PLC, VFDs, control equipment, wiring, electrical signals, communications equipment, computer systems, and batteries.
• Prepare system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics of electrical designs.
• Compile and analyze operational test data to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Develop experimental test programs to test instruments and troubleshoot.
• Ensure and maintain proper controls documentation, including updates during the life-cycle.
• Maintain complete records, manuals, technical references, prints, and diagrams associated with all activities as well as assist in the development and training of maintenance and operations personnel in the area of controls systems.
• Restore plant control systems in the event of unplanned, unanticipated emergency outages.
• All other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in a related field or equivalent experience and/or certifications.
• Experience in instrument and controls activities in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of controls/SCADA systems, relays, process controls computer hardware, software and programming, meters, network systems, and communications.
• Knowledge of Control Logix, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Automax, Automate, and Modicon preferred.
• Knowledge of AC and reliance on DC drives.
• Knowledge of Red Lion controls preferred.
• Must be able to analyze and execute problem-solving techniques.
• Must have the ability to work in a team setting as well as be a self-starter that can multitask.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills at all levels.

Benefits

• Quarterly Profit-sharing bonus - up to $1,200 per quarter
• 401k Match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous Health Savings Account contribution
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

Pay

$40+ per hour (Dependent on Qualifications)