Experienced Instrumentation & Controls Technician (PLC/VFD)

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Instrumentation & Controls Technician at Darling Ingredients Inc. is responsible for the maintenance of all electrical control devices within the plant. This role operates on Day Shift and is on call as needed.

The technician reads electrical drawings, troubleshoots controls, installs and programs devices including VFDs and PLCs, and ensures safety and environmental regulations are met. Strong collaboration with supervisors and maintenance staff is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of work experience in instrumentation & controls.
• Experience in troubleshooting systems and circuits, preferably with Allen-Bradley.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of 4–20 mA systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings and instructions to rebuild, install and calibrate equipment.
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical systems to ensure proper operation of all plant equipment.
• Install and program all electrical devices, including VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Load programming and install it into PLCs and/or draw Ladder Logic diagrams to match such.
• Aid in facility maintenance/repair as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and programs.
• Maintain knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Keep maintenance up-to-date and stay current with reporting/recordkeeping requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

VFDs & instrumentation

Allen-Bradley

4–20 mA systems

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Electrical testing tools

Job description

The Instrumentation & Controls Technician at Darling Ingredients Inc. is responsible for the maintenance of all electrical control devices within the plant. This role operates on Day Shift and is on call as needed.

The technician reads electrical drawings, troubleshoots controls, installs and programs devices including VFDs and PLCs, and ensures safety and environmental regulations are met. Strong collaboration with supervisors and maintenance staff is required.