Electronics & Instrumentation Technician presso United Initiators

Electronics & Instrumentation Technician Opportunity

• Competitive Pay: $30–$35/hr based on experience

• Full Benefits on Day 1: Medical, dental, vision, robust life and disability insurance, wellness rewards, and more

• Strong Retirement Package: 401(k) with match, safe harbor, and profit sharing

• Real-World Impact: Support a global leader in specialty chemical production

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair field installed industrial equipment as well as perform “bench work” on related components
• Read and interpret loop sheets, P&ID’s, and assembly and installation drawings
• Maintenance and reliability of site facilities, equipment, and instruments

• Inspect, test, and repair electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate, record, and control field devices in a process plant.
• Troubleshoot and repair low voltage electrical circuits used for motor and process control
• Troubleshoot and replace motors, relays, electrical circuit protective devices, lighting devices and other electrical equipment as required
• Calibrate analytical devices used in monitoring operations, such as LEL Detectors, Gas Monitoring and detection, pH, conductivity, pressure, and flow.
• Trace out and tests instruments and measuring devices based on loop drawings or electrical schematics using test equipment and maintenance manuals
• Removes defective instruments from system, decontaminates, disassembles, and cleans instruments, and replaces defective devices, using hand tools
• Familiarity with repairing, installing, and maintaining, mechanical equipment
• Lubricates instruments and replaces defective wiring and tubing
• Calibrates measuring instruments according to standards and/or manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function
• Prepares schematic or loop drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems
• Support ISO 9001, 14001, and Responsible Care Programs
• Able to complete and update maintenance work orders through use of the plant CMMS
• Actively engage in preventive maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Plan and schedule maintenance work in coordination with plant operations
• Program parameters and perform initial setup for instruments/transmitters used in measuring flow, pressure, temperature levels as required
• Adjust control valves to indicate proper positioning, adjust setting on valve controllers as required to verify operation of analog valves
• Program single loop controllers
• Familiarity with PLC and/or DCS I/O systems
• Troubleshoot issues with 24 VDC Loop Powered devices, verify input signals form discrete devices, verify analog signal operation and 4-20mA Signals

• High school diploma or GED required
• Certification in Instrumentation and/or Instrumentation and Control Apprenticeship preferred
• Completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program or trade school a plus
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance environment
• Experience with working on equipment and systems utilized in hazardous locations is a plus
• PLC and HMI experience a plus
• Possess basic understanding of programmable logic controllers and distributed process control systems
• Effective communication and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and work on own initiative
• Willing to work overtime
• Serve on the On Call rotation
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be computer literate
• Capable of climbing, balancing, kneeling, bending, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, and carrying in performance of work activities

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Available on your date of hire to help you stay healthy.
• United Initiators Covers:
  • Employee’s Basic Life and AD&D Life Insurance coverage
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Critical Care Insurance (if enrolled in medical)
  • Accident Insurance (for all employees, spouses, and dependents enrolled in medical)
  • Health Advocate Program
  • Wellness Program & Rewards  
  • Registration in a Tobacco Cessation Program (through American Lung Association or Cigna)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Start contributing after 90 days and we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar on the first 2%, 50 cents on the dollar for the next 4%. On top of that, we make a 3% annual Safe Harbor contribution and typically provide an additional profit-sharing contribution.

If you’re a highly skilled and motivated Electronics & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician - and you're ready for a new challenge - we encourage you to apply today!