I&E Technician: Plant Controls, Calibration & PLC Troubleshooting

KPRS Construction; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. in Millington, TN seeks a hands-on Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist to maintain and improve production equipment. You’ll calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs and related devices while adhering to NFPA 70e and safety practices.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting with operations and engineering teams, and assisting in design, procurement, and training to keep critical systems reliable and safe.

Qualifications

• Technical school training or certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ instrumentation & electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70e.
• Ability to use calibration, electrical, infrared, and ultrasonic testing equipment.
• Strong equipment/process technical knowledge.
• Proficient with PLCs (Allen Bradley, FactoryTalk) including function block, structured text, and ladder logic.
• Knowledge of Micro Motion Pro-Link Transmitter Configuration, Rockwell Automation Executive, and CCW (Millington and Rock Hill locations only).
• Knowledge of DeltaV DCS; Hubbell knowledge of Factory Talk software including minor programming changes and RSLogix 5000.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Able to attend training classes to keep current and new technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Able to perform mathematical equations necessary for position's essential duties.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Good communication skills.
• Chemical manufacturing industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Support plant Instrumentation & Electrical system preventative maintenance programs for production equipment including calibration.
• Assist plant operations, engineers and maintenance team members in tasks or troubleshooting involving equipment reliability and performance improvements.
• Work with Production Engineering, Quality, and other related departments to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Calibrate, test, inspect, operate, troubleshoot and maintain electronic devices (PLCs, transmitters, controllers etc.).
• Diagnose and repair electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls.
• Responsible for computer driven control system and related devices.
• Install, configure, and maintain variable frequency drives.
• Evaluate performance and reliability of prototype and actual equipment during operation production models.
• Perform routine maintenance, preventative maintenance and major equipment repairs (e.g., electrical and mechanical).
• Assist in the design, engineering and procurement of electrical equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Assist in writing JSA’s.
• Follow safety procedures, rules and work in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instrumentation & Electrical

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team player

Electrical schematics

Education

Technical School training

Tools

Rockwell Automation

DeltaV DCS

FactoryTalk

RSLogix 5000

CCW

Connected Components Workbench

Job description

Koppers Inc. in Millington, TN seeks a hands-on Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist to maintain and improve production equipment. You’ll calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs and related devices while adhering to NFPA 70e and safety practices.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting with operations and engineering teams, and assisting in design, procurement, and training to keep critical systems reliable and safe.