Instrumentation & Controls Technician

About the role

The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance of all electrical control devices within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings and instructions to rebuild, install and calibrate equipment.
• Aid and assist procurement of electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical systems to ensure proper operation of all plant equipment.
• Communicate and interface with upper management in a responsible and professional manner.
• Install and program electrical devices including VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Load programming and installation into PLCs and/or draw Ladder Logic diagrams to match such.
• Aid in the facility maintenance/repair as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and programs.
• Keep all maintenance up-to-date and stay current with all reporting/recordkeeping requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of work experience in instrumentation & controls.
• Experience troubleshooting systems and circuits, preferably with Allen-Bradley.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of 4–20 mA systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Competent in using common industrial concepts, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team with company supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria.

Physical Demands

• Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally must push, pull, move or lift up to 100 lbs.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb ladders and stairways.
• Ability to move in and around confined or cluttered spaces and uneven areas.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in an office and/or plant environment which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, high heat and/or cold temperatures, noise, dirt and smell variations.