Instrumentation & Controls Technician: Lead Plant Automation

Golden Aluminum; Fort Lupton (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus up to $

401k match

Medical, dental and vision with HSA

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

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

You will develop diagrams and specifications, prepare cost estimates, and review contractor documentation. The role requires strong problem solving, teamwork and multitasking to meet project deadlines in a demanding

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience/certifications.
• Experience in instrument and controls activities in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of controls/SCADA systems, relays, process controls hardware, software and programming.
• Knowledge of Control Logix, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Automax, Automate and Modicon preferred.
• Knowledge of AC and 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 and 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 project from beginning to end.
• Develop process and instrumentation diagrams, system specifications; prepare cost estimates for projects; review documentation developed by contractors.
• Design new plant equipment or modify existing programs as directed.
• Manage multiple projects at one time and hit deadlines.
• Use CMMS to plan maintenance, generate work orders, order parts and manage spare parts inventory.
• Perform or coordinate calibration of pressure sensors.
• Design, test and repair motors, fans, transformers, relays, PLCs, VFDs and related wiring and equipment.
• Prepare system layouts, drawings and schematics of electrical designs.
• Maintain records and assist in training maintenance and operations personnel in controls systems.
• Restore plant control systems after outages; ensure proper life-cycle documentation.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Control Logix

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Modicon

Automax

Automate

Red Lion controls

SCADA

Job description

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

You will develop diagrams and specifications, prepare cost estimates, and review contractor documentation. The role requires strong problem solving, teamwork and multitasking to meet project deadlines in a demanding