Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Technician

Under the guidance of E/I & C Tech II, III, and Senior Technicians, assists in performing a variety of duties relative to the repair of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, which includes maintaining, diagnosing, and correcting micro-processor functions related to process controls, motors, valves, transmitters, and all other sensing devices. This also includes Automated control systems and associated peripheral equipment, IE, motors, transmitters, and valves. The individual is responsible for ensuring the safety of self and others, taking necessary precautions for the protection of personnel and equipment in all work areas, and consistently following prescribed safety procedures and techniques, including good housekeeping practice.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists and performs work on electro/pneumatic/hydraulic/digital/Drive control systems and related equipment, in all work areas.
• Understands and can apply knowledge of basic electrical theory (Ohm's law, AC theory, AC motors, DC motors) to troubleshooting of industrial systems.
• Understands and can apply basic knowledge of instrumentation (transmitters, valves, solenoids, pumps – both hydraulic and pneumatic) to troubleshooting of industrial systems.
• Understands control logic for automated systems. This includes PLC, DCS, and Drive systems.
• Uses logic and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot production equipment. Can also troubleshoot and change out control hardware, such as I/O cards.
• Reads and interprets all types of electrical/electronic wiring diagrams or Loop sheets and keeps abreast of innovations and new techniques in this specialized field.
• Locates, diagnoses, and corrects troubles in industrial production systems most efficiently, following the manufacturer's instruction manuals.
• Uses a variety of tools, measuring and test equipment, e.g., amp meters, gauges, AC-DC voltmeters, oscilloscopes, digital meters, computer-based system interfaces and diagnostics, etc.
• Maintains necessary records and logbooks on performance and operation of equipment.
• Maintain and support the operation of valves, cylinders, motors, and distribution systems for electrical and pneumatic energies via regular maintenance per SOPs and industry best practices.
• Assists the Maintenance E&I Technicians, E/I & C Techs II, III, Automation Engineers and Senior E/I & C technicians as directed.
• Assists with the assembly and repair PC PC-based systems and learn related software necessary for Process automation equipment.
• Diagnosis of and change camera system components with support from other E/I &C levels.
• Provide, in cooperation with other Maintenance Crafts, coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crew Assignments and duties may vary at times based upon job & skill requirements, as well as available crew personnel to complete the work safely and efficiently.
• Develops necessary documentation for new projects or replaces existing documentation as changes occur.
• Supports Electrician and Instrument apprentices in their development and progression in their trade.
• Operates lifts and PIT equipment as needed.
• Follows all site policies, including Electrical safe work practices, which uses NFPA-70E. • Assists with the start-up of new or upgraded systems as needed.
• Attends and participates in the appropriate training for the use of fire extinguishing equipment and notification procedures should a small, containable fire ignite in the work area.
• Serves as a member of the Pixelle Industrial Fire Team to mitigate risk and escalation of fires within the facility and provides assistance required by your craft, as laid out in the handbook.
• Performs other comparable or related duties assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in the related field, along with 1 year of related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience equal to 4 years.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Additional Information

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, sit and reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.