Instrumentation & Controls Job Description
Instrumentation & controls
provides technical leadership and support to Plant Operational and Maintenance staff in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem resolution, and optimization of existing electrical controls, instrumentation, networking, power systems, PLC, HMI, servo, controls networking systems, control safety systems, NFPA 70E, industrial computer systems, motor control, distributed control systems, and other automation.
Instrumentation & Controls Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Specialised mobile equipment (RO, SWRO, SRO, MPak, ) turn-around, trouble-shooting, maintenance and quality control
Electrical and PLC support to the Plant Team
PLC code programming and trouble-shooting
Maintain electrical control systems in containers, trailers and skids
Complete EHS training courses on an IT system and be involved in the EHS framework and work within its boundaries
Complete testing of electrical circuits and panels, to ensure systems are safe and compliant with regulations
To perform CE upgrades to existing equipment as per the requirement of the business
Some PLC modifications and fault finding in the regeneration plant, for sites, and on our control systems for mobile water treatment equipment
Fault find, repair and install pumps in different environments such as chemical and water
Provide cover and support over evenings and weekends if required to do so
Instrumentation & Controls Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Instrumentation & Controls
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ISA, EIT, NIST, INPO, RCDD, OSHA, PMP, PMI, PE, CFSP
Education for Instrumentation & Controls
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the instrumentation & controls job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Technical, Chemical Engineering, Science, Associates, Mechanical Engineering, Education, Electronics, Industrial
Skills for Instrumentation & Controls
Desired skills for instrumentation & controls include:
Available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design
AutoCAD
Electrical principles and processes
Estimating technology and tools
Siemens
Control Logix
Hand and power tools
NFPA
PLC control equipment
NEC
Desired experience for instrumentation & controls includes:
Maintain the integrity of work rules and processes
Following EHS and Quality standards and suggesting possible improvements
Participate in trainings and team meetings and suggesting possible improvements The Electrician can be required to perform additional tasks not mentioned above in line with the business need
Because it is impractical to list every duty, reasonable instrumentation duties that are not listed will apply
Author or modify Standard Operating Procedures, SOPs and other job aid documentation
Communicate with contractors, vendors, via email, telephone, or radio
Instrumentation & Controls Examples
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an instrumentation & controls. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for instrumentation & controls
- Contact Purchasing to initiate purchase order requisitions, obtain purchase orders
- Respond to Accounts Payable, AP, to reconcile packing slips/invoices with purchase orders
- Air Handler Units, Bioreactors, Boilers, Building Automation Systems, Cold Boxes, Freezers, LN2-Freezers, Refrigerators, Water Systems, RO, DI, CWFI, HWFI, Steam Generators – Pure and Plant, Water Stills, TOC analyzers, Chromatography Skids, Steam Sterilizers, Waste Neutralization, Air Distribution – Plant and Clean, and others
- Working with field Instrumentation the measure temperature, humidity, pressure, flow and level
- Develop Instrument calculations (valve sizing calculations, orifice plate sizing, voltage drop calculations)
- Diagnose, calibrate, read, repair, install, and modify utility I&C systems
- Proficient in using P&ID, loop sheets, SEMA drawings, ladder logic and block logic
- Knowledge in electronics, ModBus, and IT Ethernet communication
- Experience with HART Rosemount transmitters and hand held communicator
- Experience with various calibration equipment for pressure and flow
Qualifications for instrumentation & controls
- Associate Degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology or related field
- Ability to produce complex engineering drawings in a 2-D and 3-D environment
- Minimum of Ten (10) + years' experience in engineering drafting and design
- Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR
- AA/AS degree and 0 - 3 years experience in Instrumentation and Controls or relevant military experience with working knowledge of automated industrial facilities systems, instrumentation, and pneumatic controls
- Experience in configuration and data mapping between other SmartPlant suites as SP&ID, SP3D, SPF, SPEL, SPRD
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an instrumentation & controls. 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 instrumentation & controls
- Lead controls functions for both the Campus and central utility plant operations
- Stay abreast of the latest Control Applications and latest industry trends
- Assist the Design & Construction team with developing Control Design Standards
- Develop and implement a Controls Integrations plan that includes ALL systems on Campus such as but not limited to BMS, Central Utility Plant Controls, Lighting Controls, Electrical Systems
- Perform periodic campus wide BMS audits to troubleshoot graphics, alarms, histories on the existing system
- Work with the energy team to identify and troubleshoot opportunities using skyspark and verify savings
- Responsible for developing, updating Control Maintenance & Operations Standards
- Review controls submittals for D&C Project
- Responsible for managing Campus wide (Building & Central Utility Plant) Controls metrics
- Understand 480VAC and 120VAC power
Qualifications for instrumentation & controls
- May perform complete design check of lower level drafters and designers, by project assignment
- Experience in field instrumentation & Systems such as DCS, PLC, ESD, SIS, HIPPS, RTU, SCADA, VMS (MCMS), LDS, CCS, F&G, TMS, WHC, Tank Gauging, Custody / Multi-phase Metering and Analyser
- Consideration taken for successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program or higher level course work from an accredited, non-correspondence, vocational or trades school in I&C systems for applicants with less than 2 years of hands-on experience.)
- Incumbent must pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check, and a pre-placement physical
- Experience in field of Instrumentation & System such as DCS, PLC, ESD, SIS, HIPPS, SCADA, VMS (MCMS), LDS, CCS, F&G, TMS, WHC, Tank Gauging, Custody/Multi-Phase Metering and Analyzer
- Travel will be required ranging from the occasional one day trip to frequent multi-day trips, with travel time often concentrated in bunches
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Our company is looking to fill the role of instrumentation & controls. 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 instrumentation & controls
- Liaison with the site Safety Manager on electrical matters relating to safety, electricity, distribution, energy conservation, legal compliance, complaints
- Help maintain within the electrical team an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations
- Coordinates with the Maintenance Manager the maintenance operating budget to support business objectives
- Establish standards for the installation, modification, quality control, testing, operating procedure, inspection and maintenance of facilities I&C systems
- Ensure timely action in response to out-of-spec conditions that negatively affect production areas
- Establish maintenance routines for facilities mechanical equipment and distribution systems
- Estimate cost factors and maintain a budget for contracts, acquisition of equipment and operating materials
- Ensure the development and availability of training and developmental programs to meet the needs of the I & C team
- Establish and enforce group safety regulations
- Address manpower issues to ensure adequate staffing
Qualifications for instrumentation & controls
- Professional registration in Arizona or California
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
- Ability to work in an industrial power generation environment
- A minimum of 10 to 15 years of work experience in the design of I&C systems for power plants with a focus on system modifications and replacements at existing facilities
- Familiarity with specification of power plant field instrumentation
- Familiarity with P&ID’s and control logic descriptions
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an instrumentation & controls. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for instrumentation & controls
- Calibration of new and existing instruments, control valves, controllers
- Interact with Manufacturing, Laboratory, and Maintenance, Metrology and Engineering staff members other internal/external customers
- This position will also have additional duties which have not been outlined in this job description
- Make PLC and SCADA system changes per Engineering request
- Provide maintenance services as assigned, throughout the plant
- Resolve plant electrical, instrumentation and controls issues and implement corrective actions
- Provide supervision feedback on information regarding jobs, including determining time required, material needs, labour requirements and impact on uptime.Establish and perform PM requirements for process controls and other related plant equipment, submit recommendations, and ensure follow up of corrective actions
- Work in accordance with all EI&C standards and electrical safety codes
- Assists in setting plant maintenance, reliability and capital objectives
- Develop and implement new initiatives
Qualifications for instrumentation & controls
- Fluency in control system languages will be considered an asset
- Familiarity with DCS, PLC and PC based SCADA systems
- Strong organizational, oral and written communication and analytical skills
- Should be able to demonstrate expertise in Controls, Instrumentation, and some Electrical design deliverables
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access )
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, related field or 10+ years in the Controls Industry
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Our growing company is hiring for an instrumentation & controls. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for instrumentation & controls
- Provide technical knowledge and decision-making capabilities to troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical, instrument, and control systems
- Responsible for troubleshooting various industrial controls, transmitters, recorders, analyzers, and ensuring proper operation of equipment calibrations
- Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers and SCADA software
- Complete various reports such as service reports, timesheets, expense reports in a timely, accurate and legible fashion
- Working collaboratively with site managers, operation staff, subcontractors and other project staff
- The Lead Engineer must be able to review and approve projects schedules on assigned projects with the Project Engineer to confirm that all dates, rates of progress and design periods are realistic
- You will be responsible for design and approval of all work on assigned projects including preparation and approval of project related standards on assigned projects
- Ensure that detail design methods, standards and data used on assigned projects meet the Client’s requirements and those established internally
- Prepare and approve general notes requisitions for equipment on assigned projects
- Specify and prepare material requisitions for equipment on assigned projects and help to prepare technical bid evaluations for equipment on assigned projects when called upon
Qualifications for instrumentation & controls
- Demonstrated experience, passion and interest in sustainability and integrating holistic solutions throughout organizations
- Demonstrated ability to implement strategies to achieve program goals
- Excellent analytical skills and experience with managing budgets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences and knowledge of social marketing using print and digital formats
- Must be highly organized and have strong management skills technical and administrative problem solving skills
- Managed a minimum of six (6) direct reports