Maintenance Instrumentation Technician

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California, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

May 27, 2022

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What does this role do?

The Maintenance Instrumentation Technician's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Comply with all HSSE regulations, policies, standards, practices and actively participate in improving plant safety culture.

Demonstrated proficiency in the areas of electrical and instrumentation wiring.

Experience working on and troubleshooting pneumatic control devices, burner management systems, flame detection, and computerized control (PLC/DCS) systems.

Experience working with flow control and flow measurement instrumentation in a chemical plant.

Maintain and troubleshoot relay-based control systems

Troubleshoot various types of level switches which can include, but are not limited to tuning fork, float, and inductive switches.

Calibrate pressure transmitters, and level transmitters over HART and Modbus communication protocol.

Maintain Safety instrumented system (SIS) on fired equipment.

Calibrate baghouse pulsers and pressure transmitters.

Troubleshoot equipment failures with little to no diagnostic information.

Perform operational support activities which can include but are not limited to removal of electrical and instrumentation components for centrifuge cleanouts, and cleaning twin screw pumps, recalibrating limit, and speed switches.

Troubleshoot and service vibrating tray dryers.

Gather vibration data on various pumps, motors, and blowers for the plant's vibration analysis program.

Troubleshoot variable frequency drives.

Service the Fischbein and Columbia Okura bagging and packaging equipment.

Service bulk packaging equipment including iris valves, vibratory feeders, and bulk bag loaders.

Provide electrical and instrumentation feedback to capital projects.

Working knowledge of HVAC systems is a plus

Use a computer in daily routine, including data entry into a computerized maintenance management system.

Read and comprehend drawings including, but not limited to plant layout, P&ID, electrical and instrumentation schematics, and equipment drawings.

Must have a safe work attitude and practical knowledge of industrial safety standards

Identify and implement equipment improvements to increase plant reliability.

Communicate to operations employees, supervisors, and others regarding the identification of problems and completion of jobs in their area both verbally and in writing.

NOTE:

This is a day shift union-represented position with a collective bargained starting pay of approximately $49.45/hr. for someone with journeyman level experience

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What is required in order to be considered for this role?

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work visa

Must have a minimum of three years of instrumentation repair and troubleshooting experience in an industrial plant environment

Must possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States

Must be at least 18 years old, AND have a HS diploma or GED

Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers

Willing to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation

Willing to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation

Willing to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends

As a part of the pre-employment selection process, candidates are required to submit to and receive satisfactory results from all pre-employment background, medical, and reference checks, and drug including hair and oral fluids testing. Are you willing to submit to all pre-employment checks?

Willing to support the company's drugfree work environment, which will include random drug screenings

Willing to support and comply with the company's harassment-free work environment policy

Willing to support and comply with the company’s safety policies and initiatives

Willing to support and comply with the company's diversity and inclusion work environment policies

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