Instrument and Electrical Technician - Interfuse Staffing

Summary:

Maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation, electrical equipment, PLC’s, and DC control system in a continuously operated chemical plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Assist in root cause failure analysis of equipment.

-Assist in repair work performed by contractors when necessary.

-Tune controllers.

-Repair switchgear.

-Size and install electrical wire.

-Capable of installing, troubleshooting, and repairing control components, motor circuits,

building and lighting circuits, and control circuits.

-Document repairs as appropriate for RMP.

-Able to respond to after hour call outs.

-Must have personal set of tools appropriate for the position.

Requirements:

-Responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors, and the public.

-Self starter and ability to self-direct work.

-Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in instrumentation, distributive control systems (DCS), and programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), including modifying program logic.

-Good computer skills.

-Team oriented, flexible and able to work with minimal supervision.

-Proficient in reading electrical and instrument schematics, manuals, and P&ID’s.

-Proficient in using all test equipment associated with troubleshooting instrument and

electrical equipment.

-Working knowledge of HVAC equipment.

-Knowledgeable of NEC and OSHA standards.

Education and/or Experience:

-Instrument and electrical certificate or trade school equivalent required.

-Three years experience in industrial instrument and electrical repair required.

-High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Demands:

-Must be able to lift up to and including 50 pounds

-Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment

-Must be able to climb stairs, up to 25 steps, multiple and numerous times per shift

-Must be able to climb a ladder up to 20 feet as needed

-Must be able to turn valves, pushing and pulling them into the open and close position

multiple and numerous times per shift

-Must be able to work in conditions exceeding the ambient air temperature by

approximately 30 degrees F

-Must be able to work in an environment with an electromagnetic field

Work Environment:

-Electromagnetic field

-Elevated temperatures.

Training Required:

-Hazardous Communication

-Personal Protective Equipment-

-Fire Safety (including use of a Fire Extinguisher)

-Material Handling

-Hazardous Energy Control

-Emergency Action and Evacuation

-Electrical (Cell Line Work Zone)

-Forklift Operations (if applicable)

-Heavy Equipment Operations (if applicable)

-HazMat Awareness (49 CFR 172, subpart H)

-Respiratory Safety (29 CFR1910.134{c})

-Drug Free Work Place

-Job Function Specific