Instrument Mechanic - PLC/DCS Tech in Industrial Plant

AdvanSix

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
401K with company match
Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

AdvanSix is seeking an Instrument Mechanic to install, maintain and repair instrumentation and control systems in our chemical plant environment. The role emphasizes PLC/DCS systems, field instrumentation, and preventive maintenance to support 24/7 operations.

You'll work with engineers and technicians, perform calibrations, read schematics and P&IDs, and ensure safe, reliable plant performance. Associates degree in Instrumentation or equivalent experience required.

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Instrumentation or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 2 years of instrumentation/controls installation, troubleshooting, and repair in an industrial plant is acceptable.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation/electrical systems including PLC/DCS.
  • Calibrate instruments and document PM activities.
  • Read schematics and P&ID drawings; update maintenance docs.

Skills

Problem solving
Troubleshooting
Instrumentation knowledge
Teamwork
Self-motivated

Education

Associates Degree in Instrumentation

Tools

PLCs
DCS

Job description

AdvanSix is seeking an Instrument Mechanic to install, maintain and repair instrumentation and control systems in our chemical plant environment. The role emphasizes PLC/DCS systems, field instrumentation, and preventive maintenance to support 24/7 operations.

You'll work with engineers and technicians, perform calibrations, read schematics and P&IDs, and ensure safe, reliable plant performance. Associates degree in Instrumentation or equivalent experience required.

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