Instrument Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY:
The Instrument and Electrical Operations Technician has the responsibility for the operation and control of equipment used in the process of air separation; also accountability for the care and maintenance of plant mechanical, instrumentation and electrical devices and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
● Maintain and troubleshoot, instrumentation systems, and calibrations in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, local work instructions and governing regulations.
● Install, maintain, adjust and repair manual, pneumatic, electric and electronic measuring, recording, and regulating instrumentation.
● Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventative inspections on mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with manufacturers instructions, local work instructions and governing regulations.
● Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, local work instructions and governing regulations.
● Maintain quality control and quality assurance equipment, including process analyzers and gas chromatographs.
● Maintain calibration standards, including inspection, testing and measuring equipment as well as calibration gas cylinders.
● Perform routine and non-routine analytical calibrations and adjustments.
● Maintain, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment.
● Demonstrate commitment to safety.
● Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
● Monitors water treatment systems
● Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills.
● Work with the management team to schedule calibration and preventive maintenance programs during plant outages to achieve plant and company strategic quality and efficiency goals.
● Assist in the administration and maintenance of a comprehensive spare parts program.
● Assist in the training and development of other associates when needed.
● Develop and maintain contractor relationships
● Operate and control equipment used in an air separation plant.
● Complete other related duties as 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. A basic understanding of air separation and associated equipment and technologies (such as water treatment and refrigeration systems) is a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
● High school diploma or GED required. Minimum two years of college, technical school, or military technical experience preferred.
● Five plus years or more equivalent experience operating and/or maintaining a technical process in an industrial setting.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
● Occasionally (1-33% of work time)

COMPUTER SKILLS:.
● Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
● Strong skills in computer programs used for process control as well as document and spreadsheet creation and interpretation.

COMMUNICATION and/or CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS:
● Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
● Ability to communicate effectively with a broad array of people using both verbal & written tools to build upon and become part of a strong team environment.
● Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence in English.
● Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers.
● Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
● Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals using the English language.

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