Instrument & Control Technician

Riviana Foods; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Riviana Foods is seeking a Maintenance Regular Full-Time technician in Freeport, TX to maintain, troubleshoot, and program industrial instrumentation, PLCs, electrical control systems, and automation equipment to ensure reliable plant operations.

The role requires experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, HMI, SCADA, VFDs, and 4-20 mA signal handling, with the ability to read control diagrams and optimize control systems across shifts.

Qualifications

• Technical degree, certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Industrial Automation.
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000.
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and 4-20 mA signal systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical control and power diagrams.
• Familiarity with VFDs, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
• Understanding of electrical systems, motors, and industrial installations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems.
• Diagnose issues with 4-20 mA instrumentation and control signals.
• Troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs), electric motors, and electrical systems.
• Interpret electrical control and power diagrams.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control logic and PID control systems.
• Perform electrical installations and support automation improvements.
• Identify and resolve complex equipment and system issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical concepts

Industrial automation

HMI/SCADA familiarity

PID control understanding

Studio 5000

VFDs

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Studio 5000

HMI systems

SCADA

Job description

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Maintenance Regular Full-Time Freeport, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1033

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

About the Role

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and programming industrial instrumentation, PLCs, electrical control systems, and automation equipment to ensure efficient and reliable plant operations. Requires experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, HMI, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial control systems, along with strong electrical and troubleshooting skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems.
• Diagnose issues with 4-20 mA instrumentation and control signals.
• Troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs), electric motors, and electrical systems.
• Interpret electrical control and power diagrams.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control logic and PID control systems.
• Perform electrical installations and support automation improvements.
• Identify and resolve complex equipment and system issues to minimize downtime.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical degree, certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Industrial Automation.
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000.
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and 4-20 mA signal systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical control and power diagrams.
• Familiarity with VFDs, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
• Understanding of electrical systems, motors, and industrial installations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming using Studio 5000.
• Experience programming and configuring HMI and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP industrial communication networks.
• Experience with PID control systems and process automation.
• Advanced troubleshooting experience with complex electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Must be available to work weekends, with one scheduled day off between Monday and Friday.