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Job Description

Job Description

The LYCRA Company is a premier supplier of differentiated fiber products from a global manufacturing base with assets in Europe, USA, Mexico, Brazil, China, and Singapore.

Our Apparel business works with leading consumer brands, retailers, and fabric mills all over the world to leverage our innovative ingredient brand fibers including LYCRA® fiber, COOLMAX® fabric, THERMOLITE® fabric, SUPPLEX® fabric and TACTEL® fiber. The LYCRA Company is a leading supplier in the global apparel markets including ready-to-wear, intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear, outdoor and career apparel.

Location: Waynesboro, VA, USA

Role: The LYCRA Company is currently seeking a Controls Technician to join our team in Waynesboro, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, calibration, and troubleshooting of instruments, control valves, transmitters, and associated control systems.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot control loops, instruments, and/or entire control systems.
• Troubleshoot misbehaving PID control loops; distinguish tuning problems from instrument faults, control valve issues, actuator/positioner problems, or process disturbances.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrument data sheets to trace signal paths end-to-end.
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V Motor Control Centers and associated distribution equipment.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning apparatus and components including transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, and controllers.
• Ability to operate and work safely from man lifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Troubleshoot, install, program, and tune VFDs for proper operation.
• Select and use proper PPE to OSHA and NFPA 70E standards.
• Demonstrate and understand the principles of electricity, electronics, control, and power distribution systems.

Qualifications (Required)

• At least 3 years of industrial experience in a Controls Technician, Instrument Technician, Electrical Technician, or Maintenance-related full-time position OR 1 year of industrial experience in a related position with a 2-year degree.
• Working knowledge of single and three phase power systems to include Motor Control Centers, Transformers, and Panelboards.
• Working knowledge of temperature, pressure, level, and flow measurement and control.
• Familiarity with 4-20 mA analog signal loops and basic PID control concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics, and instrument data sheets.
• Ability to read and understand the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to use a computer (PC), including Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Must be willing and able to work a normal day-based schedule (8-hour day-based; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) with occasional nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience rebuilding control valves.
• Electrical Journeyman certification.
• At least 5 years of industrial experience in a Controls Technician, Instrument Technician, Electrical Technician, or Maintenance-related role.
• Able to troubleshoot analog and digital control circuits.
• Experience troubleshooting, programming, and installing VFDs.
• Able to install raceways, wiring, and associated equipment to code.
• Minimum Level 1 ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Certification.
• Working knowledge of Emerson, Mitsubishi, and Siemens drives.
• Able to install, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and DCS systems.
• SAP experience.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.