Journeyman Instrumentation Technician: PLC/DCS Pro

Flint Hills Resources; Clatskanie (OR); On-site; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401k with employer match

Paid vacation

Short-term disability

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Wauna Mill is seeking a Journeyman Instrumentation Technician to join our maintenance team. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems, troubleshoot complex equipment, calibrate transmitters, valves, and analyzers, and support PLC/DCS activities to improve reliability.

The role also involves updating documentation, investigating failures, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Journeyman level instrumentation experience
• Experience with PLCs and DCS
• Oregon Limited Energy Technician Class B license or higher

Responsibilities

• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance using advanced diagnostic equipment and testing tools
• Troubleshooting and repairing industrial instrumentation, control systems, and process equipment
• Calibrating, configuring, installing, and maintaining transmitters, control valves, actuators, analyzers, positioners, meters, and related instrumentation
• Supporting PLC and DCS troubleshooting to ensure efficient and reliable operations
• Investigating equipment failures and participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts
• Implementing corrective actions that improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Updating technical drawings, maintenance documentation, and work orders
• Maintaining compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational standards
• Partnering with operations and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Journeyman instrumentation experience

PLC experience

DCS experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Oregon Electrician License – Limited Energy Technician Class B

Tools

PLC

DCS

Job description

Georgia-Pacific Wauna Mill is seeking a Journeyman Instrumentation Technician to join our maintenance team. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems, troubleshoot complex equipment, calibrate transmitters, valves, and analyzers, and support PLC/DCS activities to improve reliability.

The role also involves updating documentation, investigating failures, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining safety and environmental standards.