Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Receive and follow instructions and directions to install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, adjust, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation, and analytical equipment. Employee is responsible for adhering to GMP and food safety procedures and controls within the boundaries of their job function at the Chester site.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation and analytical equipment, following electrical code, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and other specifications; Inspect instrumentation periodically and perform calibrations to ensure accuracy; Locate defective components using test equipment such as pressure gauges, manometers, potentiometers, signal generators, pulse counters, oscilloscopes, HART communicators, ammeters, voltmeters, etc.; Install power supply and signal wiring and cables, cable tray, and conduit for newly installed machines, electrical equipment, instrumentation, distributive control systems, signal interface cabinets, and telephone systems; Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical/electronic test equipment; Replace faulty electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines, electrical equipment, and instrumentation; Develop and maintain inventory of all repair and replacement spare parts and material for routine installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment and instrumentation; Acquire and retain electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting, repair, and installation skills and knowledge; Participate in on and off site vendor or technical training; Acquire basic knowledge of processes involved in the production units; Function effectively in a High Performance Work Team environment; Ability to interact in a productive manner in a team environment; Install, troubleshoot and maintain DCS and PLC logic systems; Develop and modify PLC code utilizing PC based configuration software; Analyze plant operations through the DCS system and make configuration and program changes to modify operations and interface new plant equipment, within MOC guidelines

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Satisfactory completion of an accredited formal training program in Process Instrumentation and Control and Electronics; Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality Systems training (ISO9000/14001), GMP, and Responsible Care Training; Must have experience beyond residential or commercial work; Manufacturing or chemical plant I&E experience is required; Candidates must be willing to participate in a weekend call rotation and be available for urgent call ins in a union environment

Nice to have

Minimum of five years instrument and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment (highly preferred); Licensed electrician (preferred, but not required)

Benefits

Performance-based remuneration; occupational health benefits; flexible working environments with #SmartWork; attractive career paths; high-quality development programs