Instrument Technician - McIntosh, AL

Olin Chemicals; Saraland (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Olin Chemicals in McIntosh, AL is seeking an Instrument Technician to troubleshoot, calibrate, install and maintain instrumentation and control systems including DCS/PLC/MLC. You will measure temperature, level, pressure, pH, conductivity and flow, monitor valves, and participate in safety training and procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least five years in industrial instrumentation; willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years instrumentation work experience in an industrial setting.
• Journeylevel Instrumentation Technician certification or equivalent.
• Must pass physical, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, improves, repairs malfunctions, and documents failure analysis of Instrument equipment
• Sets up and calibrates, tests, measures, and repairs all types of electrical controls, instruments, and electronic variables
• Actively participates in the implementation of the Maintenance Work Process for I&E work
• Assists PPM Coordinator and ME role in defining appropriate electrical spare parts needed
• Updates and follows daily maintenance schedule
• Maintains accurate records including calibrations, electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Supports Root Cause Failure Analysis for I&E components

Skills

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Problem solving

Computer skills

Math

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electrical diagrams

P&IDs

Calibration equipment

Job description

Instrument Technician

Location: McIntosh, AL

Salary: $45.49/hour

Relocation Assistance Provided

Focus: Instrument Technicians troubleshoot equipment instrumentation, control systems (DCS/PLC/MLC) and ladder logic. Instrument Technicians receive very little descriptive information concerning the production problem and learn to calibrate, install and maintain a variety of instruments used to measure temperature, level, pressure, pH, conductivity and flow. They will install & maintain pneumatic systems; monitor specific equipment; and may monitor and replace control valves. Instrument Technicians participate in safety meetings and training activities and follow established safety and operating procedures and practices.

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoots, improves, repairs malfunctions, and documents failure analysis of Instrument equipment
• Sets up and calibrates, tests, measures, and repairs all types of electrical controls, instruments, and electronic variables
• Actively participates in the implementation of the Maintenance Work Process for I&E work
• Assists PPM Coordinator and ME role in defining appropriate electrical spare parts needed
• Updates and follows daily maintenance schedule
• Maintains accurate records including calibrations, electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Supports Root Cause Failure Analysis for I&E components

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Journeylevel Instrumentation Technician with minimum 5 years of instrumentation work experience (industrial setting preferred)
• Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly
• Must be able to work call-ins and overtime when support is needed
• Able to pass a functional physical testing and able to use standard safety equipment; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights
• Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces
• Pass a physical, drug screen and background check if job offer is received and accepted
• Must possess a valid US Driver's License and be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

An All-In Investment in Your Future As a global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition, Olin empowers over 8,000 individuals to make an impact both at work and in our surrounding communities. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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