Instrument Technician

Veolia; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia in Wisconsin is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and overhaul process instrumentation and control systems. You will work with electronic, pneumatic, and digital systems and support PLC/DCS interfaces.

The role requires electronics knowledge, soldering skills, and the ability to read schematics; safety training and a Wisconsin driver’s license are needed. On-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or demonstrated ability in electronics technology.
• 1–3 years electronics technology experience.
• Knowledge of digital/analog electronics and testing equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and instrument drawings.
• Proficient in calibrating instruments and diagnosing issues.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul instrumentation.
• Follow safety rules and report unsafe conditions.
• Install and maintain control systems and associated hardware.
• Use test equipment and AutoCAD for system wiring and interfaces.
• Work with engineers/vendors on startup, testing and design updates.
• Update operating and maintenance documents and repair records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics principles

Soldering / de-soldering

Reading schematics

Calibration equipment use

Diagnostics / repair

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and overhauls instrumentation; assist with the maintenance of the computer and microprocessor systems associated with the treatment plants processing of raw sewerage.
• Must follow all applicable safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in performance of assigned duties.
• Is expected to report any unsafe conditions encountered in performance of duties.
• Installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls the indicating, recording, telemetering and controlling instrumentation (electronic, mechanical, pneumatic) used to measure and control variables – i.e., pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition – associated with and including computer and microprocessor control systems and associated peripheral equipment.
• Utilizes test equipment such as a multi-meter, etc. for the maintenance of process instruments and control systems.
• Utilizes AutoCAD or similar program and engineering workstation, program and/or configure control systems logic and user interfaces and tune control loops on systems such as PLC’s and other DCS systems.
• Works independently or with outside engineers and vendors to install, startup, test new control systems, modify existing systems, and act as resource for Control System Designs as required.
• Updates Operating and Maintenance documents, i.e., hard copy, electronic and software as necessary.
• Assists in the maintenance of repair records on equipment and systems.
• Performs other duties of a similar level and nature as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work involves exposure to confined entry areas, hazardous gases, heights, weather, noise, dirt, dust, organic waste, and explosive environments.
• Generally, works weekdays first shift hours.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Associate Degree in Electronics Technology from an accredited technical college or demonstrated ability.
• One to three years of experience in the electronics technology field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills in the principles, practices, concepts and techniques used in advanced digital and analog electronics.
• Ability in soldering and de-soldering without damaging materials.
• Ability and skill in reading schematics or process and instrumentation drawings.
• Ability to use calibrating equipment.
• Ability and skills in diagnosing and repairing equipment problems.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Is required to participate in all required safety training activities.
• Valid Wisconsin’s Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must follow all applicable safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in performance of assigned duties.

Additional Information

Benefits:

Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.