Instrumentation Technician

Overview The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for overall plant instrumentation maintenance, working to achieve safety, quality, production, cost, GMP, and environmental goals. Repair and maintain all plant instrumentation in accordance with diagrams, sketches, maintenance and repair manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications. Responsibilities Support all safety rules and identify and correct potential safety problems. Use precision‑measuring equipment to test instruments for performance during repairs and preventive maintenance. Follow SOPs and/or PM task instruction sets. Maintain instrument calibration on assigned machines. Dismantle instrumentation to gain access to and remove/replace defective parts. Identify and implement solutions to recurring instrument problems. Interface with a CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to review work notifications, create work orders, record labor, look up spare parts, and identify storeroom locations. Provide preventive maintenance to instrumentation, including process analyzers. Identify needed repair parts from multiple sources, including vendor drawings and direct contact with manufacturers. Work both independently and as part of a team. Communicate and coordinate with other groups (process engineers, production technicians, quality control) to promote efficiency in problem solving and work scheduling. Qualifications / Skills Associates degree in an electronics or controls field OR previous industrial or military controls experience. Demonstrated mechanical/electrical knowledge to analyze and solve problems on various process instrumentation. Experience using a multimeter, amp meter, signal generator, or equivalent measuring instruments for instrument inspection. Ability to perform instrument calibrations and document results. Understanding of standard plant electrical equipment (motors, starters, motor control circuits) including wiring and troubleshooting. Understanding of the principles of operation for basic process instruments (level, pressure, flow, temperature). Willingness to work overtime, including nights, weekends, holidays and shift work if duty calls. Call‑in schedules are on an as‑needed basis. Compensation and Benefits Starting pay: $96,077.24 USD annually. Comprehensive Total Rewards package includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Paid time off package (vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave); 401(k) with company match; Company‑paid life insurance; Lifestyle Spending Account; Identity theft protection; Employee Assistance Program; telemedicine and more. Equality and Diversity Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr