Instrumentation & Control Technician I

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri Energy Management seeks an Instrumentation & Control Technician I to support maintenance and calibration of plant instrumentation and control systems on the University of Missouri campus. The role involves working with high pressure steam, metering devices, valves, and controllers, and maintaining DCS/PLC/HMI equipment.

The incumbent will install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and document activities, adhere to safety protocols, and participate in on-call support as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: two years of instrumentation technology experience; PLCs, DCS, and HMIs experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Missouri driver’s license or out-of-state license with Missouri license within six months.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate plant instrumentation, metering, valves, dampers, actuators, and controllers.
• Install signaling and control wiring, conduit, termination, and process connections.
• Maintain and repair the plant's DCS, PLCs, and HMIs.

Education

Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology

Tools

DCS

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Overview

Hiring Department: Energy Management. At MU Energy Management, we power the future by producing, purchasing, and delivering utility services across the University of Missouri campus. Our district energy system includes the Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Plant (CCHP), generating steam, chilled water, and electricity for campus facilities. We install and manage building automation systems to optimize energy usage. The mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable, and resilient utility services to support academic and research goals.

If you are passionate about energy, innovation, and sustainability, this is your chance to be part of a team that keeps Mizzou running and thriving.

Nature of Work

Works under the direction of a manager, supervisor, or Senior Technician and performs maintenance and calibration activities. Installs, calibrates, maintains, tests, and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and controls equipment and related systems. Performs work in both a shop and field environment. Completes activities independently or for more complex tasks under the direction of a lead, supervisor, or manager. Actively involved in completing scheduled work activities such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting. Works on both analog and digital control systems, including maintenance on microprocessor, electronic, and pneumatic instrumentation and control systems with sensors and associated alarm circuits.

Corrects anomalous operation of control and protection systems using computer traces, trends, data from test equipment, and investigative techniques. Accurately completes documentation, complies with regulatory and site procedures and policies, including Site Emergency Plan and technical specifications. Demonstrates knowledge of work management processes and equipment clearances (safety tagging/lock-out tag-out). Collaborates with other department staff on maintenance, calibrations, testing of equipment and control loops during all modes of facility operation. Satisfactorily completes initial training and on-the-job training and evaluation requirements. Supports Engineers and operations staff as required. May perform circuit board component level repair and calibration. Assists with plant design changes and modifications for new or upgraded instrumentation and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration of plant instrumentation, metering, valves, dampers, actuators, and controllers to maintain operation and reliability. Work with high pressure steam, water, and hydraulics with pressures up to 2500 psig and temperatures up to 1000 F; occasionally work around high voltage electricity up to 13,800 volts.
• Install plant instrumentation devices including running signal and control wiring, conduit connections, termination, process connections, tubing, configuration, and programming.
• Maintain and repair plant micro-processor based Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Human Machine Interface (HMI); include repairs and replacement of control modules, I/O interface boards, relays, and power supplies.
• Use DCS, PLC, and HMI engineering software tools to troubleshoot plant process control and instrumentation problems. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Maintain and repair the plant’s Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) including repairs, routine calibrations, calibration audits. Keep documentation and records of maintenance for the CEMS equipment.
• Coordinate work safely with power plant operations to prevent upset or trip of the plant or plant systems.
• Follow all plant safety practices including wearing PPE, adhering to lockout/tagout procedures, confined space procedures, and attending safety meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned and may share after-hours on-call support for critical production needs.
• Assist with record drawing updates and use maintenance management software to manage work orders and inventory.

Shift

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

An associate’s degree in a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

An associate degree in a related technical field or two years of experience in Instrumentation Technology. Experience with PLCs, DCS, and HMIs is preferred. Instrumentation and calibration experience is also preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Missouri driver’s license or a valid out-of-state license with the understanding that a Missouri license must be obtained within six months of employment.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $25 - $29 per hour

University Title: Instrumentation & Control Technician I

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Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The total compensation includes medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. More information at the University benefits website.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA.