Instrumentation Technician

Rayonier Advanced Materials; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short term / Long term disability

Bonus / Merit

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Rayonier Advanced Materials is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to ensure the safe installation, repair, and maintenance of measurement equipment throughout the plant. Candidates will work with both instrumentation and electrical trades. Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, working with electronic control systems, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, with relevant experience in industrial settings. RYAM offers competitive pay up to $100,000 annually along with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two plus years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with plant operations and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Calibrating and repairing instruments and associated equipment.
• Working with electronic control systems including sensors.
• Measuring levels, pressures, temperatures, and flow.

Skills

Calibrating and repairing instruments

Experience with DCS and PLC control systems

Knowledgeable of automatic valve rigging

Strong communication skills

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in instrumentation or engineering technology

Job description

About RYAM RYAM is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM employs approximately 2,500 people and generates approximately $1.4billion of revenues. More information is available at https://ryamglobal.com RYAM’s intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 90 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents.

Instrumentation Technicians are responsible for the safe installation, repair and maintenance of measurement equipment and control systems throughout the plant. This is a multi-craft position requiring individuals to be proficient in Instrumentation and functional in the electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Calibrating and repairing instruments and associated equipment
• Working with electronic control systems including microprocessors, sensors, and final control elements used in automated processes
• Experienced in DCS and PLC control systems
• Knowledgeable of automatic valve rigging and change-out
• Measuring levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, and analytical processes
• Testing instrumentation and control systems and maintaining test equipment
• Coordinating crew activities as required and maintaining records and files
• Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
• Troubleshoot and repair system components or removing and replacing defective parts
• Installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate’s degree or certification in instrumentation, engineering technology or related preferred
• Two plus years of industrial or manufacturing experience; electrical or mechanical focused
• Experience with plant operations, instrumentation, and control systems
• Computer program experience preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Able to work rotating shifts including some mandatory overtime
• Regular and predictable attendance

Why you will love working for RYAM

• Competitive pay, potential to earn $100,000 annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short term / Long term disability
• Bonus / Merit
• Life insurance (Company paid & Voluntary)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursementRetirement plan
• EEO/Vet/Disability

Come join the RYAM team! Our success is directly related to the success of our employees. We strive to create an environment where every employee has an opportunity for personal and professional growth. From skills training and leadership development programs to tuition assistance, we empower our employees to become highly-effective team members and advance their careers. We offer formal training for professional development and world-class manufacturing skills. RYAM also strives to create a positive work environment and a commitment to best-in-class safety performance.