Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Camp.us; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision options

401(k) with company match

Paid trainings and certifications

Job summary

Pacific Northern Environmental LLC seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to perform acceptance and maintenance testing of power distribution equipment and to operate test equipment in a fast-paced field environment.

Responsibilities include startup/testing of instrumentation, PLCs, and VFDs; troubleshooting; and occasional on-site training for customers, with travel up to 30% to Pacific Northwest sites.

Qualifications

• Technical/associate’s degree in Instrumentation, Automation, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 30% to field sites.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems and control panels.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs.
• Experience with PLC I/O schematics, relay logic and signal flow.
• Understanding of motor control / VFD circuits.
• MS Office and Adobe familiarity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Travel to job sites up to 30% to perform start-up and testing of instrumentation, PLCs and VFDs.
• Identify problems, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in field and on panels.
• Provide onsite training on instrumentation and control components.
• Occasionally modify PLC code during start-up and commissioning.
• Document calibration/test results and redline drawings as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering/project teams and support shop activities.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met during field work.
• Assist in fabricating back panels and routing wiring as required.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Industrial control panels

P&ID reading

PLC I/O schematics

Motor control / VFDs

MS Office / Adobe

Communication

Time management

Team oriented / independent work

Education

Technical/associate’s degree in Instrumentation/Automation or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

SQD PLC

GE PLC

HMI/SCADA: Aveva, Ignition

VFDs: ABB, Yaskawa, Eaton, SQD

Ethernet / Modbus networks

Job description

Job Summary

Taurus Power and Controls - a Pacific Northern Environmental LLC Company, is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment and has the ability to provide exceptional service to our company, clients, and employees.

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC consists of six divisions; Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET), Taurus Power and Controls (TTPC), Tauras Power Services (TPS) Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), Pacific Northern Environmental Construction (PNEC), and WasteXpress Environmental (WXE). Together, we specialize in commercial and petroleum construction, industrial and commercial electrical, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal. PNE LLC is a multi-state organization with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii. In addition, we have multiple job sites across the US.

Since 1985, Taurus has been designing control systems, automating tasks, and fabricating control panels for industrial, municipal, and commercial customers-on time and on budget. Taurus is a NETA Accredited Company that offers full service, third party, independent testing for all electrically powered systems and equipment. Being a 24/7 field service company remains at the core of what we do. We have expertise in a wide array of systems and industries, whether it’s servicing projects we developed, or systems built by others.

The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for acceptance and maintenance testing of power distribution equipment and operation of the test equipment needed to perform the job.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Education:

• Technical/associate’s degree in Instrumentation, Automation, or related field
• Equivalent professional experience in the related field
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Required Skill:

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems, and industrial control panels.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs.
• Ability to start-up project specific instruments.
• Understanding of PLC I/O schematics, relay logic, and signal flow
• Understanding of motor control / VFD circuits.
• Experience with current versions of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with flexibility
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team oriented, with ability to work independently under general supervision

Desired Skill:

• Programming experience with PLC Platforms: Allen Bradley, Siemens, SQ D, GE.

• Programming experience with HMI/SCADA Platforms: Allen Bradley, Aveva, Ignition.

• Programming experience with VFDs: Allen Bradley, ABB, Yaskawa, Eaton, SQ D.

• Familiarity with communication networks (Ethernet, Modbus, etc.).
• Experience in the Water/Wastewater industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Instrumentation & Controls Technician possessing the education and experience listed above performs the following:

Technical Services (in the field)

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to job sites (mostly located in the Pacific Northwest).
• Perform start-up and testing services on Instrumentation, PLC’s, VFD’s and other industrial equipment
• Identify problems as they arise and troubleshoot failure in the above-mentioned items
• Ability to work independently when required
• Flexibility in working hours required: work is typically 7am-4pm (subject to change) during the week. After hours and weekend work as required by customer. Overtime hours available.
• Have reliable transportation to travel to and from office or customer’s site. A Company vehicle provided after (1) one year of service.
• Flexibility to travel to out of area jobs for up to a two-week duration. Most of our work is local but occasionally work takes place at a customer’s site within Oregon, Washington or Idaho.
• Provide onsite training on instrumentation and control components to customers
• Minor PLC code modifications during start-up and commissioning
• Provide occasional onsite troubleshooting and service calls as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Services (office)

• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to clarify requirements and tasks.
• Assist with the creation of instrumentation submittals and O&Ms (Operation and Maintenance manuals).
• Assist in selecting instrumentation and the development of the instrument index
• Complete and maintain detailed records of instrument calibration and test forms
• Receive and track instrumentation through the shop
• Power up, calibrate, and test instrumentation components in the shop.
• Conduct point-to-point and power up testing of industrial control panels.
• Complete documentation of control panel testing and redline control drawings as needed
• Demonstrate proper operation of industrial control panels to visiting customers during factory acceptance testing.
• Complete and maintain documentation from field testing (I/O checkout forms, loop verification forms, operational readiness test forms, performance acceptance test forms).
• Other duties as assigned

Control Panel Fabrication (as needed)

• Dimension and layout of back panels and enclosures
• Mounting components to back panels and enclosures
• Routing and bundling of wire and cables neatly to meet wiring standards
• Troubleshoot panels as needed to eliminate wiring errors and component malfunctions

• Maintain red line drawing mark-ups of changes required during fabrication
• Communicate red line changes to Engineer or Team Leader for revision prior to completion
• Communicate effectively with all team members, leads, builders, engineers and the Project Manager
• The ability to meet deadlines under pressure

• A high standard of quality and attention to detail

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The candidate must possess and be adaptable to the following physical abilities and working conditions:

• Move about the jobsite as needed.
• Move work related equipment up to 50lbs.
• Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Operate various technological devices, including but not limited to a computer.
• Occasionally ascend/descend ladders and/or stairs.

Employee Benefit Program

Pacific Northern Environmental LLC presently provides coverage and programs that may include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision options for employees and eligible dependents
• Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.
• Specialty RX programs.
• Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, and Accident Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA)
• Telehealth by Teladoc.
• 401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Trainings and Certifications
• Paid Leave including Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement for qualifying employees
• Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees
• Annual company events
• Safety Incentives

Employment Information

Equal Opportunity: Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities, absent undue hardship.

Job Description Disclaimer: This job description provides a general description of essential job functions and is not an employment contract or an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees of Pacific Northern Environmental LLC (PNE, LLC) are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory or management personnel, regardless of job title or routine duties.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace: PNE is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. New hires are subject to testing withing 72 hours of signing offer letter, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.