Instrumentation and Controls Technician-Lead PLC Calibration

Stryker Corporation; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

401k match

Health insurance

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Golden Aluminum in Fort Lupton, Colorado is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Technician to calibrate, maintain and repair instruments and control systems while collaborating with engineers, electricians, vendors and inspectors.

The role involves developing diagrams, configuring plant equipment, and managing multiple projects to meet deadlines. You will use CMMS for maintenance planning and calibrate sensors, while ensuring documentation and life-cycle records are up to date.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in related field or equivalent experience and/or certifications.
• Experience in instrument and controls activities in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of controls/SCADA systems, relays, process controls computer hardware, software and programming, meters, network systems and communications.
• Knowledge of Control Logix, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Automax, Automate and Modicon preferred.
• Knowledge of AC and reliance on DC drives.
• Knowledge of Red Lion controls preferred.
• Must be able to analyze and execute problem solving techniques.
• Must have the ability to work in a team setting as well as be a self-starter that can multitask.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, team building, and communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage controls, calibration and repair oversight of all instruments for each assigned project from beginning to end.
• Develop process and instrumentation diagrams, system specifications; prepare cost estimates for projects; and review and approve documentation developed by contractors.
• Design new plant equipment or modify existing programs as directed.
• Manage multiple projects at one time with responsibility for hitting all associated project deadlines.
• Use computerized maintenance management systems to plan maintenance, generate work orders, order parts and manage spare parts inventory.
• Perform or coordinate the calibration of pressure sensors.
• Design, test and perform repair work on motors, fans, blowers, transformers, relays, switches, PLC, VFDs, control equipment, wiring, electrical signals, communications equipment, computer systems and batteries.
• Prepare system layouts, detailed drawings and schematics of electrical designs.
• Complies and analyses operational test data to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Develops experimental test programs to test instruments and troubleshoot.
• Ensures and maintains proper controls documentation, including updates during life-cycle.
• Maintain complete records, manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams associated with all activities as well as assist in the development and training of maintenance and operations personnel in the area of controls systems.
• Restore plant control systems in the event of unplanned, unanticipated emergency outages.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Electrical knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience/certifications

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Control systems hardware

Meters & instrumentation

Networking

Job description

Golden Aluminum in Fort Lupton, Colorado is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Technician to calibrate, maintain and repair instruments and control systems while collaborating with engineers, electricians, vendors and inspectors.

The role involves developing diagrams, configuring plant equipment, and managing multiple projects to meet deadlines. You will use CMMS for maintenance planning and calibrate sensors, while ensuring documentation and life-cycle records are up to date.