E & I Technician

Duties:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, assemble and repair highly complex hardware and software necessary to control process in a chemical plant. This includes and is not limited to pH probe, temperature, pressure, flow, weight, electric motors, control valves, electric boards.
• Assemble, dissemble, and repair low-complexity equipment, such as wiring, lighting, simple power connections, and multimeters
• Operate equipment such as switches, relays, and contactors
• Work closely with the leadership team to address issues, including replacement, repair and improvements
• Analyze findings of troubleshooting, including electrical or control loop failures
• Read and understand technical drawings and documents related to Electrical and Instrumentation
• Document and file repairs and findings
• Safely operate equipment, including forklift and JLG
• Continually train to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Follow all safety guidelines, including PPE
• Mentor junior maintenance staff
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• At least 5 years technical industry experience required
• Minimum 2-year technical degree strongly preferred
• Modicon PLC experience needed
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to develop solutions, even if process instructions are not available
• History of meeting deadlines when self-directed
• Able and willing to work standard shift and be on call for nights and weekends
• Moderate computer skills preferred

Physical Considerations:

• Use of arms to reach and hands to grasp and feel
• Frequent walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, leaning and climbing
• Frequent exposure to loud equipment, dust and fumes