Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: (Four to ten statements of accountability which can be observed or measured.)

- Replace lighting fixtures, ballasts, and bulbs throughout plant, labs, and offices.

- Install conduit and pull wire for new installation or repair of lighting and electrical equipment.

- Troubleshoot three phase motor circuits including variable frequency drives and motor controls of all types.

- Install and/or replace electric motors, switches, receptacles, solenoids, thermocouples, fuses, transformers, sensors, transmitters, etc.

- Perform a variety of duties to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant process control systems.

- Maintain records and systems to achieve a high standard of preventative maintenance work that meets quality engineering standards.

- Assist electrical supervisor with implementation of electrical automation systems for the computerized control of process equipment.

- Maintain computerized control systems including Allen-Bradley PLCs and Foxboro DCS systems.

- Wear appropriate personal safety protection, follow prescribed procedures, and maintain a clean

and safe work area.

Working Conditions: (Office, mine, plant, etc.)

- Work is performed mostly in a plant environment.

- Duties split between indoor and outdoor work causing exposure to seasonal temperature variations. Possible exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and radiation.

- Requires climbing on various plant structures where electrical or instrument devices exist. This is a day and evening shift job requiring overtime as needed.

- Personal safety/health protection is required including eye, head, and hearing protection.

Knowledge/Skills: (The knowledge/skills required to perform the job's basic responsibilities. Include education, experience and any licenses required.)

- Minimum high school degree. Higher education and/or licenses or certificates a plus.

- Minimum of 5 years work experience as an electrical/instrumentation technician in an industrial environment.

- Must have knowledge of and abide by the National Electric Code.

- Ability to read and understand schematics and electrical diagrams.

- Full understanding of electrical/instrumentation systems.

- Initiative oriented; ability to independently perform job functions with minimal supervision.

- Team player with a positive attitude.

- Ability to do quality work safely

Experience

Required

- 2 year(s): 5 years work experience as an electrical/instrumentation technician in an industrial environment.

Education

Required

- High School or better

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