Instrumentation & Controls Technician: PLCs, VFDs & Calibration

Darling Ingredients; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to maintain electrical control devices within the plant. You will read drawings, calibrate equipment, and troubleshoot to ensure all plant systems run smoothly.

The role requires experience with PLCs, VFDs, and 4-20mA instrumentation, with emphasis on safety and environmental compliance. This on-site position is based in Mississippi and supports plant operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of work experience in instrumentation & controls.
• Experience troubleshooting systems and circuits, preferably with Allen-Bradley.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of 4-20mA systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings to rebuild, install and calibrate equipment.
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical systems to ensure proper operation of plant equipment.
• Program and load software into PLCs and draw Ladder Logic to match installations.
• Assist in procurement of electrical equipment and maintain safety/regulatory compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

4-20mA systems

Allen-Bradley

PLC programming

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to maintain electrical control devices within the plant. You will read drawings, calibrate equipment, and troubleshoot to ensure all plant systems run smoothly.

The role requires experience with PLCs, VFDs, and 4-20mA instrumentation, with emphasis on safety and environmental compliance. This on-site position is based in Mississippi and supports plant operations.