Instrumentation and Controls Technician, Lebanon, IN

About the role

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician will be responsible for maintaining controls and instrumentation for our client in a Pharmaceutical industry in Lebanon, Indiana. This position involves working closely with our other Instrumentation Technicians to maintain process instruments that control or monitor flow, level, pressure and temperature instrumentation within the manufacturing environment to maximize accuracy and minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations, troubleshoot process instrumentation, and provide preventive maintenance on control processes.
• Execute loop checks, program in-process PLC’s or plant control software, and handle plant-wide process shutdowns including boiler controls, valve positioners, photo-eyes equipment, pressure and temperature transmitters, and related instrumentation.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, test, clean, repair, reassemble, and reinstall instruments to insure optimal operation of processes.
• Maintain critical equipment to ensure it will reliably perform its function.
• Utilize computerized systems to record, retrieve, manage, and integrate data.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be an effective, results-driven, self-directed, and motivated team player that communicates in an open, honest manner and must be able to work closely with all clients and fellow employees.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and be a self-starter.
• Must have the ability to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple work assignments utilizing available resources.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, occasional weekends, and on-call if necessary.
• Must be flexible to travel and participate in planned overnight stays of approximately one week.
• Must have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Should have knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and the ability to follow them.
• Must be willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment), as needed, and follow safety and environmental regulations and policies, as required.
• Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job, i.e. moderate to heavy stair climbing (including vertical ladders), along with the ability to work above floor surfaces (heights) up to 15 ft. as required.
• Must be willing and able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Must have a minimum high school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Should have 3 to 5 years instrumentation experience, appropriate certification(s) or equivalent.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must have positive work references.
• Must meet the basic qualifications for the position and be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must follow all company rules, policies, and directives.

Benefits

Hurst Technical Services Division of the George E. Booth Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and offers benefits that include employer paid life insurance and long-term disability. The full benefits package includes medical, dental and vision with paid-time off and paid volunteer hours and matching 401(k).