Instrument Technician: PLC/DCS Calibration & Troubleshooting

Olin Chemicals; Saraland (AL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety training

Job summary

Olin Chemicals is seeking an Instrument Technician to troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems, calibrate and install equipment, and maintain measurement instruments such as temperature, level, pressure, pH, and flow. The role involves safety meetings, following procedures, and working with pneumatic systems while supporting continuous plant reliability.

The candidate should have substantial instrumentation experience, be able to work overtime when needed, pass required screenings, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Journeylevel Instrumentation Technician with minimum 5 years of instrumentation work experience (industrial setting preferred)
• Ability to work call-ins and overtime when needed.
• Ability to pass a functional physical and drug screen, and background check if offered a job.

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, drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
• Supports Root Cause Failure Analysis for I&E components

Skills

Computer skills

Math & problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal aptitude

Tools

P&IDs

Wiring diagrams

Schematics

Electrical one-line diagrams

Job description

Olin Chemicals is seeking an Instrument Technician to troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems, calibrate and install equipment, and maintain measurement instruments such as temperature, level, pressure, pH, and flow. The role involves safety meetings, following procedures, and working with pneumatic systems while supporting continuous plant reliability.

The candidate should have substantial instrumentation experience, be able to work overtime when needed, pass required screenings, and