Instrument and Electrical Technician

Interfuse Staffing

Instrument and Electrical Technician

Fort Pierce, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Summary:

    Maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation, electrical equipment, PLC’s, and DC control system in a continuously operated chemical plant.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    -Assist in root cause failure analysis of equipment.

    -Assist in repair work performed by contractors when necessary.

    -Tune controllers.

    -Repair switchgear.

    -Size and install electrical wire.

    -Capable of installing, troubleshooting, and repairing control components, motor circuits,

    building and lighting circuits, and control circuits.

    -Document repairs as appropriate for RMP.

    -Able to respond to after hour call outs.

    -Must have personal set of tools appropriate for the position.

     

    Requirements:

    -Responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors, and the public.

    -Self starter and ability to self-direct work.

    -Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in instrumentation, distributive control systems (DCS), and programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), including modifying program logic.

    -Good computer skills.

    -Team oriented, flexible and able to work with minimal supervision.

    -Proficient in reading electrical and instrument schematics, manuals, and P&ID’s.

    -Proficient in using all test equipment associated with troubleshooting instrument and

    electrical equipment.

    -Working knowledge of HVAC equipment.

    -Knowledgeable of NEC and OSHA standards.

     

    Education and/or Experience:

    -Instrument and electrical certificate or trade school equivalent required.

    -Three years experience in industrial instrument and electrical repair required.

    -High school diploma or equivalent required.

     

    Physical Demands:

    -Must be able to lift up to and including 50 pounds

    -Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment

    -Must be able to climb stairs, up to 25 steps, multiple and numerous times per shift

    -Must be able to climb a ladder up to 20 feet as needed

    -Must be able to turn valves, pushing and pulling them into the open and close position

    multiple and numerous times per shift

    -Must be able to work in conditions exceeding the ambient air temperature by

    approximately 30 degrees F

    -Must be able to work in an environment with an electromagnetic field

     

    Work Environment:

    -Electromagnetic field

    -Elevated temperatures.

     

    Training Required:

    -Hazardous Communication

    -Personal Protective Equipment-

    -Fire Safety (including use of a Fire Extinguisher)

    -Material Handling

    -Hazardous Energy Control

    -Emergency Action and Evacuation

    -Electrical (Cell Line Work Zone)

    -Forklift Operations (if applicable)

    -Heavy Equipment Operations (if applicable)

    -HazMat Awareness (49 CFR 172, subpart H)

    -Respiratory Safety (29 CFR1910.134{c})

    -Drug Free Work Place

    -Job Function Specific