Electrical / Controls Technician: ($36+/hr)

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Job description

Great opportunity for technicians with military or civilian training and experience with instrumentation and electricity.

We have an immediate need for experienced Instrumentation and Electrical Technicians who will work with one of America's leaders in the industry. The I&E Technicians handle electrical troubleshooting, instrument calibration, and general maintenance and repair on electrical and instruments at chemical processing plants to ensure they are operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.

The role will include but not be limited to performing routine operating, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. The candidate must have demonstrated ability to work across departmental lines.

Candidate needs to be able to travel up to 25% of the time to support remote plants located at central Illinois and western Iowa. Must be willing to adjust the schedule based on the facility activities. Must have the ability to interpret manufacturers' manuals and apply hands-on skills in repairing instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. The technician will operate and maintain our facilities in a safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly manner which will include a on call schedule. The job occasionally requires overtime and callouts on weekend, nights, and holidays. Employee must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, and man-lifts. Position may also require providing turnaround support within the region. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed to develop working relationships with maintenance and operations personnel in a team environment.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Support safe operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of rotating equipment and associated mechanical systems such as: compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, boiler systems, and valves
Maintain and troubleshoot industrial instruments such as: transmitters, PLC systems, meters, analyzers, automatic valves, etc.
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment 600V) including Motors, UPS systems, Breakers, and Transformers. Knowledge of Switchgear control systems and functionally rack in-out breakers
Coordinate and perform preventive maintenance based on established procedures
Completing and documenting preventative maintenance activities associated with instrumentation and quality assurance programs
Read and Maintain P&IDs and Schematic wiring diagrams in compliance with SOP's, QA, and MOC policies
Ensure all QA and Safety related functional testing requirements are met
Maintain spare parts inventory
Understand Process Loop interaction and impact on the process
Demonstrate a good understanding of Allen Bradley PLC's & diagnostics
Assist in outage planning and execution
Prepare and execute projects to improve facility availability and reliability
Schedule and Direct contractor activities in all related areas covered above when required
Have a working knowledge of computers and typical computer programs such as: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook.
Required Qualifications:

· Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of work experience and technical training required

· Associate Degree from a technical school is desired

· At least 5+ years of related experience

· Proven understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes

· Proven understanding of control and instrumentation systems in industrial environment

· Proven experience in CMMS systems such as ProCal and Infor EAM