Instrumentation & Control Technician I

Nature of Work

Works under the direction of a manager, supervisor, or Senior Technician and performs maintenance and calibration activities.

Installs, calibrates, maintains, tests, and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and controls equipment, and related systems.

Performs work activities in both a shop and field environment.

Completes activities independently and/or for more complex tasks, under direction of a lead, supervisor or manager.

Corrects anomalous operation of control and protection systems using computer traces and trends, data obtained using sophisticated test equipment and fundamental and advanced investigative techniques.

Accurately completes documentation associated with assigned job tasks and complies with all regulatory and site procedures and policies, including Site Emergency Plan and technical specifications.

Complies with and demonstrates working knowledge of work management processes and equipment clearances (safety tagging/lock-out tag-out (LOTO)).

Works with other department staff performing maintenance, calibrations, testing of equipment and control loops, and troubleshooting on systems and equipment during all modes of facility operation.

Satisfactorily completes the initial training and on-the-job training and evaluation requirements.

Supports Engineers and operations staff as required.

As necessary, performs circuit board component level repair and calibration.

Assists with plant design changes and modification, both electrically and mechanically, for new or upgraded instrumentation and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration of plant instrumentation, metering, valves, dampers, actuators, controllers as required to maintain operation and reliability.
• Work with high pressure steam, water, and hydraulics with pressures up to 2500 psig and temperatures up to 1000 F; occasionally working around high voltage electricity up to 13,800 volts.
• Install plant instrumentation devices including running signal and control wiring, conduit connections, termination, process connections, tubing, configuration and programming.
• Maintain and repair plant micro-processor based Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), including repairs and replacement to control modules, I/O interface boards, relays and power supplies, etc.
• Uses DCS, PLC and HMI engineering software tools to troubleshoot plant process control and instrumentation problems. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SADA) systems.
• Maintain and repair the plant’s Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) including repairs, routine calibrations, calibration audits. Keep documentation and records of maintenance for the CEMS equipment.
• Safely coordinate work with power plant operations to prevent upset and/or trip of the plant or plant systems.
• Follow all plant safety practices including but not limited to wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, following all lock out tag out (LOTO) procedures, following all confined space procedures and attending safety meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to share after hours on call in support of critical production needs.
• Assist with record drawing updates.
• Utilize work order and inventory through maintenance management software.

Shift

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• An associate's degree in a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree in related technical field or two years of experience working in the Instrumentation Technology field. Experience with PLC’s, DCS and HMI’s systems is preferred. Instrumentation and calibration experience is also preferred.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.