Instrumentation, Electrical, and Control Technician I

About the role

The Instrumentation, Electrical, and Control Technician I position at Ingredion is ideal for those who want to make a real difference in their career. This role involves enhancing safety and efficiency through the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Wire, troubleshoot, and perform phase rotation verification for single- and three-phase electric motors (≤10HP).
• Troubleshoot standard control circuits (24VDC, 120VAC, etc.) and process signals (0-10VDC, 4-20mA, etc.).
• Install (in-kind), troubleshoot, and maintain industrial and motor control hardware, including sensors, operators, indicators, electro-mechanical relays, etc.
• Troubleshoot and replace sacrificial parts (fuses, overloads, etc.) on both energized (≤120VAC and ≤24VDC) and de-energized (>120VAC and >24VDC) circuits.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain application-specific controllers (smart relays, smart timers, process meters, scale controllers, CEMs, etc.).
• Verify and troubleshoot discrete and analog signals at all points, including and between the control system interface and the field device (valves, instrumentation, etc.).
• Perform adjustments (span, trim, etc.) and setpoint changes on field devices that do not require the use of a field communicator or other specialty interface.
• Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic and electro-pneumatic hardware and systems used for the control and actuation of control valves and other pneumatically controlled hardware.
• Collaborate with equipment- or system-specific vendors and contractors to perform regular inspections and maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Audit the maintenance program (including job plans and defined procedures) and identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Understand and comply with all OSHA, state/provincial, and local codes. Participate in plant training and safety programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s Degree in an accredited program that aligns with the role’s requirements AND a minimum of three years’ experience working in a maintenance or maintenance-facing role in an industrial environment.
• Or, an array of technical trainings (that, when combined, provide a level of training and education commensurate with an Associate’s Degree) and a minimum of three to five years of experience working in a maintenance or maintenance-facing role in an industrial environment.
• Five to seven years of on-the-job training in a maintenance or maintenance-facing role in an industrial environment; in this case, artifacts, documentation, and other supporting details and information must be provided to determine if minimum requirements (skills, understanding, and knowledge) are satisfied.
• NCCER Instrumentation Level 1 Certification.
• Current NFPA70E certification.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and speak in English and work in a team environment.
• Computer literate with prior experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), SAP experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety, a plus.
• Willingness to work any day of the week.

Skills

• Proven ability to work safely on or around electrical equipment or systems in an industrial environment.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of equipment and hardware commonly found in industrial electrical control systems.
• Solid foundational understanding of, as well as the theory behind, basic process control systems, instrumentation hardware, and control devices.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities as well as a proven ability to troubleshoot industrial control system and process control system equipment and hardware.
• Proven ability to read and understand documentation including, but not limited to, electrical schematics, P&IDs job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and/or written instructions accurately.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.