EIC Technician

Night Shift Working Hours - 6 PM to 6 AM (2-2-3 Rotational Shift)

Day Shift Working Hours - 6 AM to 6 PM (2-2-3 Rotational Shift)

Job Posting Title

Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Job Description Summary

The primary role of the EIC Technician is to care for the successful operation of all electrically controlled devices on his/her shift in a safe manner. Duties include following all Client Plant safety rules, eliminating safety risks present in his or her systems, troubleshooting electrical and control problems, ensuring proper hardware and software configurations for devices, ensure proper functioning of devices, use of the most current programs, performing PM's, ensuring stock of critical spares, properly inputting data into the CMMS system, executing work orders, backing up programs and keeping prints and manuals up to date.

Job Description

Safety is a core value at Client. Therefore, all employees must perform all work in accordance with Client safety standards at all times. This is to include following all basic electrical safety rules, all Clorox and Plant safety rules, and constantly evaluating work being performed and eliminating the risks associated with it. Further, correct any unsafe conditions that exist in the equipment under his/her care.

Troubleshoot basic electrical problems throughout the plant. This includes taking voltage and amp readings, tracing wiring, evaluating relays, testing motors, evaluating health of wiring, checking breakers and fuses, evaluating sensors, and determining the health of valves. If a problem is found, determine the proper course of action, and safely implement it.

Troubleshooting PLC problems. This includes connecting to the PLC, determining what component in the PLC or external to it is not functioning properly, determining the course of action, and safely implementing it. To do this, the technician needs to have a thorough understanding of the programs in the plant, the controls associated with each system and all the PLC product lines we use.

Some examples of PLCs in the plant are:

• Allen Bradley ControlLogix using RS Logix 5000 and StudioLogix 5000
• Allen Bradley Compact logic series using RS Logix
• Allen Bradley SLC-500/MicroLogix series Using RS Logix 500

Troubleshooting motor and motor control problems. This includes determining if a motor, a motor starter, run relay, VFD or servo motor is functioning properly and is configured properly. If there is a problem, determine the proper course of action and safely implement it. The technician needs to have a thorough knowledge of all VFD's, and Servo motors used in the plant.

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical equipment including but not limited to: motors (all types), starters, breakers, transformers, isolation switches, relays, fuses, resistors, valves, AC Drives, DC Drives, electrical cable, fiber optic cable, coaxial cable, conduit, receptacles, PLCs, heaters, control panels, lights & lighting panels, distributive controls, UPS, fire & emergency alarms, utility controls, disposal of bulbs, and other hazardous material.

Troubleshoot problems with HMI's software and hardware. Isolate the problem, determine the proper course of action, and safely implement it.

Some examples of HMIs in the plant are:

• Allen Bradley PanelView using Factory Talk ME
• Allen Bradley PC based applications using Factory Talk SE

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation equipment including but not limited to transmitters (all types), valves, I/P, positioners, actuators, dampers, flow meters, and level sensors.

Troubleshoot control network problems. Understand the architecture and parameters of the network for PLC's and Process databases and be able to fix the problems that will arise. This includes wiring problems, corrupted file problems, failed component problems, and set-up problems. troubleshoot and configure the following communications networks and protocols:

• Ethernet/IP
• Remote I/O

Troubleshoot problems with quality inspection systems, case coding, and bottle coding systems. Determine proper course of action and safely implement it.

Maintain all electrical prints for all the systems that have been assigned. This is to include a copy at the panel, a copy in the central library, and a copy in a software format on the network. Ensure any modifications are reflected on all three copies, and the revision date, reason, and person modification are recorded.

Maintain all PLC programs for all the systems assigned. This is to include a copy at the panel, a copy in the central library and a disc back-up of the program.

Maintain all parameters for all VFD's and HMIs for the systems assigned. This is to include a copy at the VFD or HMI location, a copy in the central files and a copy in a software format on the network.

Determine all the parts needed for the systems assigned to him/her, determine their criticality, and ensure needed parts are in stock.

Provide electrical support to capital and internal projects. This is to include job walks, prints, job scopes, managing contractors and participating in meetings. Further, drive upgrades to the control systems in the plant.

Ensure compliance with the Controls Change Management System where non-emergency changes are approved and documented prior to the change being made.

Assist with training and sharing knowledge, experience, and learnings with other team members.

All paperwork must be completed, entered on the computer, and turned in daily before leaving.

Clean the work area after each job (no oily rags, loose nuts and bolts, metal shavings, pieces of wire, etc.). Also clean your workstation daily.

Maintain proper tools in good working condition - request new items as needed.

Perform basic mechanical work as needed; learn mechanical skills as needed.

Perform other job functions as assigned.

Ensure that safety needs are given a top priority in all work performed.

Attend meetings (as needed).

Key Skills, Abilities, And Experience Required.

Candidates for the position will be evaluated in five areas technical aptitude, education, work experience, performance, and leadership skills. There will be an onsite interview to evaluate these areas via aptitude tests, face to face interviews, and/or hands-on skills assessment.

Strong knowledge of the following: