Industrial Instrument Technician - DCS/PLC Maintenance

Emery Oleochemicals

Lexington (KY)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in Lexington is looking for an Instrument Technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various instrumentation and control systems. The position emphasizes strong diagnostic skills in a chemical manufacturing setting and requires technical proficiency with DCS and PLC systems. The ideal candidate will contribute to plant reliability and compliance, with benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing or chemical plant environment is required.
  • Must possess strong troubleshooting skills with pneumatic and electronic systems.
  • Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Review manuals and circuit diagrams to determine maintenance procedures.
  • Inspect and test instruments and control systems.
  • Diagnose and repair faults in control systems.
  • Calibrate instrumentation according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and maintain records.
  • Install control and measurement instruments.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation and controls experience
Strong troubleshooting skills
Experience with DCS and PLCs
Ability to read electrical diagrams
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Experience with CMMS systems
Ability to work extended hours

Job description

A leading chemical manufacturer in Lexington is looking for an Instrument Technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various instrumentation and control systems. The position emphasizes strong diagnostic skills in a chemical manufacturing setting and requires technical proficiency with DCS and PLC systems. The ideal candidate will contribute to plant reliability and compliance, with benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.
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