Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Pacific-Northern-Environmental-LLC-1; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with discretionary company-mand

Paid trainings and certifications

Paid Leave including Paid Vacation, S1

Profit sharing up to $2,000 per year

Safety incentives

Job summary

Pacific Northern Environmental LLC is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment and deliver exceptional service to our company, clients, and employees. The role focuses on acceptance and maintenance testing of power distribution equipment and operation of test equipment.

The candidate should have strong knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems, industrial control panels, and the ability to read P&IDs.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for company insurance
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Technical/associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Travel up to 40% of the time to Pacific Northwest job sites
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems and industrial control panels
• Ability to read P&IDs
• Understanding of PLC I/O schematics, relay logic, and signal flow
• Understanding of motor control / VFD circuits
• Experience with MS Office Suite and Adobe
• High attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills
• Team oriented, able to work independently under supervision

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to clarify requirements and tasks
• Receive and track instrumentation components through the instrumentation shop workflow
• Power up, calibrate, and test instrumentation components in the instrumentation shop
• Complete and maintain detailed records of instrument calibration and tests
• 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
• Perform field startup and commissioning of instrumentation and industrial control panels
• Complete and maintain documentation from field testing (I/O checkout forms, loop verification forms, operational readiness test forms, performance acceptance test forms)
• Provide onsite training on instrumentation and controls components to customers
• Assist in selecting instrumentation selection and the development of instrumentation schedules
• Assist with the creation of instrumentation submittals and O&Ms (Operation and Maintenance manuals)
• Minor PLC code modifications during field service or commissioning
• Provide occasional onsite troubleshooting and field service support as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Electrical systems

Industrial control panels

Read P&IDs

PLC I/O schematics

Motor control / VFD

MS Office & Adobe

Attention to detail

Time management

Team oriented

Education

Technical/associate’s degree in related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Summary

Taurus Power and Controls, a Pacific Northern Environmental LLC Company, is seeking an Instrumentation and 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 (TPC), 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 Controls & Instrumentation 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

• Valid driver’s license is required and must meet eligibility requirements to be covered by our company’s automobile insurance policy.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Technical/associate’s degree in related field or equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to job sites (mostly located in the Pacific Northwest).
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with flexibility Team oriented, with the ability to work independently under general supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to clarify requirements and tasks.
• Receive and track instrumentation components through the instrumentation shop workflow
• Power up, calibrate, and test instrumentation components in the instrumentation shop.
• Complete and maintain detailed records of instrument calibration and tests.
• 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.
• Perform field startup and commissioning of instrumentation and industrial control panels.
• Complete and maintain documentation from field testing (I/O checkout forms, loop verification forms, operational readiness test forms, performance acceptance test forms).
• Provide onsite training on instrumentation and controls components to customers.
• Assist in selecting instrumentation selection and the development of instrumentation schedules.
• Assist with the creation of instrumentation submittals and O&Ms (Operation and Maintenance manuals).
• Minor PLC code modifications during field service or commissioning.
• Provide occasional onsite troubleshooting and field service support as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

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 Saving Account (FSA)
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Saving 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

** Not open to recruiters**

Employment Information

Equal Opportunity: Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, physical, mental, or sensory disability, veteran or military status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnancy-related limitations, and sincerely held religious beliefs, absent undue hardship.

In addition to federal law requirements, PNE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location where we operate or our employees work. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.

Pre-employment Screenings:

PNE is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of post-offer background screening, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, and drug testing, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Drug testing must be completed within 72 hours of signing the offer letter.