Instrumentation & Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

" Essential Technical Duties
•    System Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and fix malfunctions in complex industrial electrical and control systems, including 480VAC power distribution, hard-wired control circuits, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
•    Instrumentation Calibration: Regularly test, calibrate, and certify process instruments—such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, thermocouples, and pH sensors—to maintain precise measurement accuracy.
•    PLC and Automation Management: Maintain, program, and upgrade Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to optimize machine performance and control logic.
•    Preventative Maintenance (PM): Perform scheduled inspections and preventative repairs on motors, switchgear, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), and SCADA equipment to minimize unplanned downtime.
•    Installation & Commissioning: Install and wire new electrical components, conduits, and specialized control devices in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). 

Compliance & Documentation Duties
•    Record Keeping: Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities, parts used, and calibration results within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) like SAP.
•    Schematic Interpretation: Read, interpret, and update electrical drawings, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and wiring schematics to reflect system modifications.
•    Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)."

"•    Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting unsafe activities to Management.
•    Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
•    Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.
•    Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
•    Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
•    Engineering and Contractor Support: Work with control engineers to improve system performance and supervise or coordinate the work of outside electrical contractors.
•    Training and Mentorship: Instruct and provide guidance to others on proper methods for electrical maintenance and system safety.
•    Cross-Functional Communication: Advise Management on equipment design, technical problems, and suggestions for process improvements"

Qualifications :

"•    Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s degree in Electrical/Instrumentation, Electronics, or equivalent technical training strongly preferred.
•    Experience: 1–5 years of hands-on experience in electrical/instrumentation maintenance within an industrial, chemical, power generation, or manufacturing facility.
•    Licenses: Valid Driver’s License required; Journeyman Electrician License or ISA certification (e.g., CCST) is often desired or required.
•    Knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical theory, NEC codes, PLC ladder logic, and P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams).  Instrumentation Diagrams). "