Instrumentation and Controls Technician, Morristown, IN

George E. Booth Co.; Morristown (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical, dental and vision

Paid time off

Paid volunteer hours

401(k) matching

Job summary

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician at George E. Booth Co., Inc. will maintain controls and instrumentation for a soy processing client in Morristown, IN, with occasional travel to nearby plants in OH, IL, and TN.

You will calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on loop-controlled systems. You will work with other I&C Technicians to ensure accurate data, minimal downtime, and safe operation, handling PLCs and plant control software, while complying with safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years instrumentation experience preferred.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, test, repair, and reinstall instruments to insure optimal operation.
• Maintain critical equipment to ensure reliable performance.
• Utilize computerized systems to record and manage data.

Skills

Instrumentation

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC software

SCADA

Industrial electrical systems

Job description

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician willbe responsible for maintaining controls and instrumentation for our client in a soy processing industry in Morristown, Indiana.Occasionally will be assigned to work providing process instrumentation support in manufacturing plants in Ohio, Illinois and Tennessee, involving some travel and some overnight stays of one week or less.

This position involves working closely with our other InstrumentationTechnicians to maintain process instruments that control or monitor flow, level, pressure and temperature instrumentation within the manufacturing environment to maximize accuracy and minimize downtime. As part of your duties, you will be asked to perform calibrations, to troubleshoot process instrumentation, to provide preventive maintenance on control processes, to execute loop checks, to program in-process PLC’s or plant control software, to handle plant-wide process shutdown to include boiler controls, valve positioners, photo-eyes equipment, pressure and temperature transmitters, and related instrumentation.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, test, clean, repair, reassemble, and re-install instruments to insure optimal operation of processes.
• Maintain critical equipment to ensure it will reliably perform its function.
• Utilize computerized systems to record, retrieve, manage, and integrate data.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will regularly be exposed to dusty conditions, to outside weather in all conditions, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts and equipment, and could be exposed to chemicals used in the process.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be an effective, results-driven, self-directed, and motivated team player that communicates in an open, honest manner and must be able to work closely with all clients and fellow employees.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and be a self-starter.
• Must have the ability to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple work assignments utilizing available resources.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, occasional weekends, and on-call if necessary.
• Must be flexible to travel and participate in planned overnight stays of approximately one week.
• Must have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Should have knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and the ability to follow them.
• Must be willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment), as needed, and follow safety and environmental regulations and policies, as required.
• Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job, i.e. moderate to heavy stair climbing. (including vertical ladders), along with the ability to work above floor surfaces (heights) up to 15 ft. as required.
• Must be willing and able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Must have a minimum high school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Should have 3 to 5 years instrumentation experience, appropriate certification(s) or equivalent.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must have positive work references.
• Must meet the basic qualifications for the position and be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must follow all company rules, policies, and directives.

HurstTechnical Services Division of the George E. Booth Co., Inc. is an equalopportunity employer and offers benefits that include employer paid life insurance and long-term disability. The full benefits package includes medical, dental and vision with paid-time off and paid volunteer hours and matching 401(k).