Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Posting Start Date : 10 / 9 / 25

Job Location : UNITED STATES SUGAR MANUFACTURING

Reporting to the Electrical Controls Supervisor, this is a Days position with periodic overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays, working independently or in a team, safely and efficiently maintain, install, and repair electronic equipment, and diagnose malfunctions using applied knowledge and experience.

FUNCTIONS

• Abide by all Company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and comply with all Company, Local, State and Federal regulations relating to Health, Safety, Operations, etc.
• Successfully participate in and complete all training sessions, safety classes, pre-shift meetings, and / or certifications related to the position.
• Have knowledge of, and proficiency in, trouble shooting, installation, fabrication, maintenance, repair and testing of Analog / Digital control loops, PLC's, various valves, transmitters, controllers, probes, electronic, pneumatic, automatic controls, frequency drives, various motor starters, motors and electrical equipment, power and lighting panel boards, instrumentation and controls, analog and digital control loops, and power distribution equipment, 480V, 240V, 208V, 120V.
• Have knowledge of, and proficiency in, trouble shooting and installing AC / DC multi-wire control systems.
• Applicant must demonstrate the ability and proficiency to perform essential job functions such as :
• respond to, repair, and / or assist others in breakdowns;
• use tools and read tape measure, meggers, multi-meters and / or other related metering and measuring equipment, and perform mathematical calculations pertaining to the job;
• maintenance of written documentation pertaining to the job, including documenting all maintenance and work orders using CMMS;
• read and apply processes and procedures according to operating and maintenance manuals;
• operate overhead crane, forklift, man lift;

precisely calibrate various measuring instruments;

QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

80% of the work environment is conducted in an open outdoor environment, exposed to heights and rapidly changing temperatures including extreme heat, weather conditions, blowing dust and particles, burning bulk and liquid fuel, while wearing PPE (i.e. : hard hat, goggles, hair net, ear plugs, arc flash suits and equipment and / or full body chemical resistant suites), regularly climbing stairs and / or ladders, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping, reaching, and walking on uneven ground containing trip hazards.

20% of the work environment requires routinely lifting, loading, pushing and pulling of up to 50 lbs., regular exposure to live electrical current, electronic industrial magnets, and pressurized steam, routinely using heavy equipment and machinery with moving parts, and occasionally accessing enclosed / confined spaces; may be fitted for and wear a respirator.