Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Memphis - Memphis, TN 38109

Position Overview

Position Type: Full Time

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, instrumentation, and PLC of individual machinery or equipment as well as multiple equipment systems.

Key Result Areas

Operations: Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed equipment and associated instruments and controls. Connect power supply wires to equipment and connect wiring from equipment to equipment or from equipment to instruments or controllers. Research controls and instrumentation devices available to industry that provide the best solution to process needs. Diagnose and repair malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, drives, starters, and process instruments. Replace/repair/calibrate faulty electrical and instrumentation components such as relays, switches, contactors, solenoids, photo eyes, flow meters, level and pressure indicators / transmitters, RTD's, etc. Repair/replace faulty electronic components such as PCB's. Troubleshoot PLC/DCS systems and associated apparatus by programming or editing programs and control loops. Write PLC/DCS programs for new equipment or alterations of existing equipment. Troubleshoot all aspects of 480V 3-phase electrical systems with or without schematics. Troubleshoot, align and repair 4-20mA circuits. Read and troubleshoot using technical manuals, electrical diagrams, and PLC logic / DCS language. Troubleshoot valve and pumping controls. Set-up wiring for new valves to be put in service. Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Planning: Responsible for or assists in the planning layout of wiring installs, conduit runs, and electrical apparatus within plant operations.

Human Resources: Comply with HR policies and procedures. Comply with all relevant employment laws.

Packaging: Knowledge of packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.

Safety & Environmental: Knowledgeable of safe work practices including hot work and confined space permitting and LOTO. Comply with all environmental plant policies and state and local regulations.

Other: Other duties as assigned.

Core Values: Continuously exhibit and set the example for others in display of Company values: Customer Centric, Ambitious, Proactive, Innovative, Collaborative and Accountable.

Qualifications

A combination of the listed skills and knowledge is preferred.

Proficient with Windows based operating systems and software. Allen-Bradley PLC's (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Flex I/O, MicroLogix, Panelview, RSView, SCADA systems, communications via ControlNet, DeviceNet, or Ethernet. Programming/troubleshooting robots. CMMS and TPM experience. Licensed journeyman electrician.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and listen at the same time within a noisy manufacturing environment. The employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time, climb stairs, use a ladder, balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee may use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, use tools, or manipulate equipment controls; reach with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works with moving mechanical parts; work in high places; in outside weather conditions; and with hazardous chemicals and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and /or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The ability to perform in a noisy, humid, hot, cold and high-volume machine production environment. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision. Visual depth perception and the ability to adjust focus is required.

Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.