Instrumentation Technician

Responsibilities

• PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• HMI troubleshooting and programming.
• SCADA & DCS controls systems troubleshooting and programming.
• Respond to any equipment downtime issues in the plant to assist in resolving issues quickly.
• Able to install and troubleshoot field wiring and instruments.
• This position will also be responsible to assist with mechanical repairs when required.
• Troubleshoots, replaces and calibrates electrical sensors including: photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, pressure, temperature, and position sensors.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces PLC/HMI based hardware including: processors, discrete and analog I/O cards, power supplies, network adapters, and dedicated HMIs such as Panelview.
• Follows data and signals from one controller to another over various networks.
• Tests, troubleshoots, and modifies PLC control system applications.
• Tests, troubleshoots, and modifies SCADA control system applications.
• Reads and understands control system design documents including: P&ID, control system schematics, wiring drawings, I/O lists, SAMA diagrams, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings, and written design specifications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, or equivalent, or technical training.
• Minimum 3 years of controls system maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience with Ovation, Wonderware, and Allen Bradley. CEMS experience.