JT780 - SR INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

Quality Consulting Group, LLC; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC is seeking anInstrumentation Technician to provide advanced support for manufacturing and utility systems in Puerto Rico and the USA. The role includes calibration, installation, troubleshooting, loop checks, and programming of PLC, DCS, BMS, and MMI systems, with strong emphasis on cGMP and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will perform validation activities, maintain technical documentation, and coordinate with Operations to minimize production impact

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in instrumentation or related area.
• 1+ year of instrumentation experience, preferably in regulated environments.
• GxP documentation.
• Basic calibration of temperature, pressure, level and analytical instrumentation.
• Sanitary diaphragms and gaskets replacement skills.
• Autoclave/Glasswasher skills.
• Maximo CMMS documentation.
• Technical documentation skills.
• Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) skills.
• Advanced hands-on knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, electronic, and process instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of process control loops, loop checks, and loop tuning.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting computer-based control systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLC, DCS, BMS, and MMI systems.
• Knowledge of analog and digital electronics, microprocessors, computers, and field instrumentation.
• Experience with calibration, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems.
• Ability to interpret and update P&IDs, loop sheets, electrical schematics, I/O wiring, and panel drawings.
• Experience supporting equipment start-up, commissioning, validation, or qualification activities.
• Knowledge of cGMP, CFRs, SOPs, and regulated pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing environments.
• Ability to support on-call activities when required.
• Non-Standard Shift. Must be available for multiple shifts
• Shift: 5:00am – 5:00pm (12 hours)

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced instrumentation and process control support for manufacturing and utility systems and analytical laboratory equipment.
• Calibration, installation, troubleshooting, loop checking, programming, repair, validation support, and technical documentation of instrumentation and process control systems.
• Perform advanced calibration, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and maintenance of instrumentation and process control equipment.
• Perform loop checks, loop tuning, and troubleshooting of process control systems.
• Design, install, configure, and start up instruments and microprocessor-based controllers used for process control.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware and software issues associated with computer-based process control systems.
• Perform advanced programming and troubleshooting of PLC, DCS, BMS, and MMI systems.
• Support start-up and commissioning of new equipment to ensure instrumentation meets established design specifications.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and technical procedures related to instrumentation and process control activities.
• Maintain and update loop sheets, electrical schematics, P&IDs, I/O wiring documentation, and panel drawings.
• Support manufacturing and utility operations by planning and coordinating instrumentation activities to minimize impact to production.
• Coordinate work performed by personnel and contractors with Operations and other site stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain technical training programs to strengthen team knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and plant systems.
• Maintain required cGMP training documentation and ensure training requirements remain current.
• Support investigations, troubleshooting activities, equipment modifications, and process improvements related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with CFRs, cGMP requirements, SOPs, safety requirements, and clientpolicies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the instrumentation and controls team.
• May assume lead responsibilities within the work team and provide direction to technicians or contractors.

Skills

Instrumentation

Process control

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

PLC

DCS

BMS

MMI

LOTO

GxP

Education

Associate’s degree in instrumentation or related area

Tools

Maximo CMMS

SCADA knowledge

Job description

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader inthe pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced instrumentation and process control support for manufacturing and utility systems and analytical laboratory equipment.
• Responsible for calibration, installation, troubleshooting, loop checking, programming, repair, validation support, and technical documentation of instrumentation and process control systems.
• Perform advanced calibration, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and maintenance of instrumentation used on manufacturing and utility equipment.
• Perform loop checks, loop tuning, and troubleshooting of process control systems.
• Design, install, configure, and start up instruments and microprocessor-based controllers used for process control.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware and software issues associated with computer-based process control systems.
• Perform advanced programming and troubleshooting of PLC, DCS, BMS, and MMI systems.
• Support start-up and commissioning of new equipment to ensure instrumentation meets established design specifications.
• Evaluate existing calibration cycles and recommend changes to optimize equipment reliability and the calibration program.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, instrument files, work orders, and technical documentation.
• Maintain and manage an up-to-date spare parts inventory for instrumentation and process control equipment.
• Perform equipment certification activities to verify compliance with applicable industry standards and clientprocedures.
• Assist with the development and execution of validation documentation for instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop, revise, review, and maintain SOPs and technical procedures related to instrumentation and process control activities.
• Maintain and update loop sheets, electrical schematics, P&IDs, I/O wiring documentation, and panel drawings.
• Support manufacturing and utility operations by planning and coordinating instrumentation activities to minimize impact to production.
• Coordinate work performed by personnel and contractors with Operations and other site stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain technical training programs to strengthen team knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and plant systems.
• Maintain required cGMP training documentation and ensure training requirements remain current.
• Support investigations, troubleshooting activities, equipment modifications, and process improvements related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with CFRs, cGMP requirements, SOPs, safety requirements, and clientpolicies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the instrumentation and controls team.
• May assume lead responsibilities within the work team and provide direction to technicians or contractors.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree ininstrumentation or related area.
• 1 + year of instrumentation experience. Preferred in regulated environments.
• GxP Documentation
• Basic Calibration of Temperature, Pressure, Level and Analytical Instrumentation
• Sanitary Diaphragms and Gaskets replacement skills
• Autoclave/Glasswasher skills
• Maximo CMMS Documentation
• Technical Documentation skills
• Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) skills
• Advanced hands-on knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, electronic, and process instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of process control loops, loop checks, and loop tuning.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting computer-based control systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLC, DCS, BMS, and MMI systems.
• Knowledge of analog and digital electronics, microprocessors, computers, and field instrumentation.
• Experience with calibration, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems.
• Ability to interpret and update P&IDs, loop sheets, electrical schematics, I/O wiring, and panel drawings.
• Experience supporting equipment start-up, commissioning, validation, or qualification activities.
• Knowledge of cGMP, CFRs, SOPs, and regulated pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing environments.
• Ability to support on-call activities when required.
• Non-Standard Shift. Must be available for multiple shifts
• Shift: 5:00am – 5:00pm (12 hours)

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.