Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Job Description
Electrical & instrumentation technician
provides mill-wide electrical engineering support for AC/DC electrical equipment including power generation, electrical distribution, drives, breakers, transformers, PLC controls and related.
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Uses gauges and other test instruments to diagnose malfunctions and mechanic hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, and reassemble system components
Manage and maintain instrument calibration documentation and CMMS database
Maintain computers and software packages relevant to the design, modification, installation and calibration of electrical and instrumentation systems
Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of instrument application, operation and of the electrical and mechanical principles involved in repair, testing and calibration
Maintenance and calibration of process instrumentation devices, electrical power distribution and monitoring devices, VFD drives and motor control
Performs preventive and predictive maintenance including calibration, using data collectors, testing and diagnostic tools, and computerized maintenance management systems
Investigate equipment failures, determine root cause of failure
Participate in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns
Assist in the development and ongoing improvement of the plant mechanical integrity program
Must be familiar with VFD structure and be able to determine causes of failure and be able to repair (prefer AB experience)
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA, NCCER, E&I, II, ISA, TWIC, NVQ
Education for Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the electrical & instrumentation technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Technical, Industrial, Technology, Associates, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Electronic Technology, Electrician, Electronics
Skills for Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Desired skills for electrical & instrumentation technician include:
AC switchgear
120V to 13.8kv
Calibration
AC/DC circuit theory
Electrical safety devices
Process sensors/transmitters
ABB Infi 90 DCS is preferable
Loop checking and maintenance/repair of instrument and pneumatic equipment
Hand and power tools
NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety
Desired experience for electrical & instrumentation technician includes:
Ability to configure, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation
Must be able to work long hours (10-14) on a regular basis
Must be able to work in extreme climates (high / low temperatures and humidity)
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and walk long distances during the course of the work day
Able to move and handle heavy objects with appropriate equipment
Installs, services, and repairs process equipment components (valves, pumps, piping systems, actuators, filtration systems, pressure relief devices, ) consistent with chemical industry
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Examples
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an electrical & instrumentation technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for electrical & instrumentation technician
- Coordinate with the production and other departments for feedback on the functionality of machinery and equipment's to help resolve equipment problems
- Ability to read and follow flow diagrams, mechanical configuration drawings and P&ID drawings
- Ability to use hand and electric trucks, forklifts, and dollies
- Ability to work overtime when called upon
- Conduct scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance of process and environmental equipment in accordance with the SOP, Safety Health & Environment policies, and current Good Manufacturing Practices
- Calibrate and certify instruments and scales
- Disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, clean, repair, and reassemble equipment such as MCC’s, motors, instruments, valves, according to oral and written instructions
- Perform other advanced tasks such as Thermography, Interlock Testing, Calibrations
- Possession of a High School Diploma/GED or an Associate’s degree in Electronics or Instrumentation
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience with installing, calibrating, troubleshooting and maintaining process instrumentation for measuring and controlling flow, pressure, temperature and level
Qualifications for electrical & instrumentation technician
- 3 years of Electromechanical and/or Instrumentation & Electrical experience
- Working knowledge of Programmable Electronic Systems (DCS, PLC), and the HMI's that support these
- Willingness to work overtime and respond to call-out after hours and weekends when needed
- College level classes preferred
- Ability to climb stairs and exposure to heights
- Able to read and understand P&ID drawings, schematic drawings, control loop drawings, logic diagram and ladder diagram
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Our company is hiring for an electrical & instrumentation technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for electrical & instrumentation technician
- Calibrate, troubleshoot and repair plant instrumentation , transmitters, analyzers, control valves, switches, relays
- Diagnose and correct problems associated with PLC's and electrical systems & control
- Able to support call out/on call requirements
- Perform environmental and general housekeeping duties
- Plans details of job assigned, uses sketches, blueprints schematics, and complex drawings
- Improving plant reliability by developing control methodologies and implementing new technologies
- An interest in obtaining a trade certification as an Industrial Electrician
- Disassembles and examines malfunctioning instruments and test equipment, such as bar graphs, electrical ovens, multi meters, environmental cabinets and weather-o-meters to test for defects
- Calibrates and aligns instruments or test equipment according to established standards
- Installs and maintains electrical/electronic devices, measuring and controlling instrumentation and plant process control systems relating to industrial production and processing machinery
Qualifications for electrical & instrumentation technician
- Position requires the ability to wear a respirator and to pass a respirator fit test
- Position requires the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, DOT drug screen, and pre-hire HAZWOPER physical
- Must understand single-line diagrams, ladder logic, process and instrument diagrams
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with vendors, engineers and other site personnel to design and modify equipment and systems that are appropriate to the specific needs of the facility and meet all CGMP, OSHA and NEC requirements (e.g., installations in high-hazard classified areas, ability to read and understand blueprints and vender drawings )
- Experience with MS Office suite (Excel, Word)
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Our company is looking to fill the role of electrical & instrumentation technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for electrical & instrumentation technician
- Uses hand tools, power tools, machine tools, conduit bending and threading equipment, hoists, cranes, jacks, forklifts and access equipment, and electrical/process variable testing and diagnostic tools
- Observes electromechanical devices in operation and detects malfunctions by employing diagnostic equipment such as multi-meters, meggers, tachometers and thermal imagers to locate problem sources
- Analyzes, interprets and records equipment performance and repair data for cost and resource management purposes and electrical/electronic/instrument/control system fault prediction
- Maintains, organizes, stores, inspects and cleans personal protective equipment and safety equipment
- Has knowledge of safe practices for isolating, de-energizing locking and tagging out energy-intrinsic equipment and follows recognized procedures for shutdown in conjunction with Permit to Work systems
- Maintains a safe work environment, follows company health, safety & environmental policies and procedures
- Recognizes and reports personal injury and potential hazards and shares ownership of their elimination
- Completes work-related documentation including work orders, PM records, parts requisitions, work execution reports and service records in written and electronic form
- Troubleshoot/repair Predictive program instrumentation and document instrumentation repair history in the CMMS system and required by site specific documentation.
- Troubleshoot systems utilizing control logic drawings as they relate to process control.
Qualifications for electrical & instrumentation technician
- Basic experience in motor controls, instrumentation, and programmable controllers (PLC’s)
- Basic knowledge in computers, MS Office, specifically in Word and Excel
- Works well in a team or individual environment
- Must be able to work at heights of 100 ft
- Must be able to work in an industrial environment, which includes substantial bending, lifting, reaching, climbing
- Must have one of the below o Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in instrumentation / electrical field o Associates Degree in I & E Technology o Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting low and medium voltage switchgear systems, including experience in preventive maintenance of breakers, relays, and transformers
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an electrical & instrumentation technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for electrical & instrumentation technician
- Must have strong safety ethics
- General computer experience with Windows XP, Excel, and Word
- Perform installation and troubleshooting of electrical, instrument, and process equipment as needed, to diagnose problems and determined necessary repairs of replacement
- Operate and maintain oil pump station, pipeline, and auxiliary equipment such as variable frequency electrical drives, soft start equipment, PLCs, electrical generators, air compressors, pumps, valves, pipelines, in a manner to meet operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements
- Perform installation, testing, repair and maintenance on oil pipeline facilities including pump stations other associated equipment used in oil transmission systems
- Perform routine and major maintenance on gas measurement equipment, various Analyzers
- Understand the communication links between the PLC’s, servos, HMI
- Perform installation, testing, repair and maintenance on oil storage facilities, pipelines, and oil pump stations other associated equipment used in oil transmission systems
- Participate in the maintenance manual creation, editing and review for all of the Plant EI&C equipment
- Provide EI&C expertise for new construction and repairs within the Plant according to safety, quality and trade standards and guidelines
Qualifications for electrical & instrumentation technician
- Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting automated equipment in an industrial environment preferred
- Industrial experience with 480 VAC would be an asset
- Competent in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel and operation of standard office equipment • Competent in making telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel • Safety training applicable to the job and the general work area Refer to Employee Performance Review FORM 209 EPR All
- Minimum five years’ experience maintaining Motor Controls, Relay logic, RTU's, I and associated end-devices
- The ability to plan, organize projects, and work with minimum supervision
- Minimum two years’ experience troubleshooting and maintaining engine controls
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Our growing company is looking for an electrical & instrumentation technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for electrical & instrumentation technician
- Promote Best Practice and a pro-active approach
- Ensure good communication and cooperation between both plant sites and with corporate teams
- Contribute and in some cases lead the development of regional initiatives
- Participate in the shutdown planning and scheduling activities for both sites
- Troubleshoot/Repair Predictive program instrumentation and document instrumentation repair history in the CMMS system as required by site specific documentation
- Troubleshoot systems utilizing Schematic Wiring Diagrams (SWD) and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) as they relate to process control
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repair of low voltage electrical systems (600VAC and below)
- Schedule and perform activities related to the operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic control systems, pneumatic instrumentation, control valves, motor control systems, low voltage electrical distribution, computer interfaces, and analytical equipment
- Automatic control valve troubleshooting, maintenance, replacement, and repair
- Ensure replacement spare parts are available or replaced once installed
Qualifications for electrical & instrumentation technician
- Allen Bradley RSLogix (5,500 and 5000), RS view, Panel view, Omnicom
- Experience with PCs and Microsoft products
- Willing and able to operate mobile equipment to include
- The ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and 50 pounds from the floor to the waist
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and in harsh weather conditions
- Use desktop computer-based systems such as ETQ Reliance, IP21, email, and MS Office Suite