Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and identify a root cause, repair, or replace parts, rewire and install related instrument/electrical goods including conduit and/or wiring.
• Ensure that all work performed is completed by following all local electrical codes. Including 4160V, 480V, 220V, 110V, 24V DC and 4-20 mA loops and circuits as applicable to the location.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS I/O including 4-20mA loops, 120V/24DC I/O.
• Responsible for all preventative and proactive electrical maintenance and compliance procedures.
• Assist with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular mechanical duties as directed.
• Calibrate, configure, and repair of measurement/control instruments for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and pH including associated valves and valve actuators.
• Understand electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with plant processing equipment.
• Possess a strong understanding of motor control circuits and electric motors.
• Inform management of any instrument/electrical parts needed and assist with maintaining the required instrument/electronic/electrical parts inventories.
• Document and record: utilizing inventory control systems, maintaining calibration records, ordering parts, work with outside contractors, etc.
• Work with the management team and all staff daily to ensure the operation and all facilities are operating to standards.
• Understand how equipment and instrument/electronic controls operate and are utilized to operate the plant.
• Maintain work area to include cleanliness, serviceability, and accountability of all tools and supplies.
• Accomplish all other tasks, work orders, cleaning assignments or other duties as assigned by the management team.
• Assist in developing, training, and reviewing all pertinent instrument/electrical programs and procedures including Arc Flash Hazards and electrical integrity.
• Maintain licensing by attending state required code classes as required by location/leader.
• Be expected to receive calls after hours, including weekends and holidays, in the event of an emergency bioprocessing situation that would require electronic or instrument/electrical expertise.
• Always maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s degree in an electrical training program or equivalent is required.
• Journeyman or Master License preferred but may be required based on location.
• Thorough knowledge of standard electrical equipment and work practices is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and install 4160V, 480V, 220V, 110V motors and breakers, protective relays, PLC’s, transformers, motor control centers, lights, breakers, panels, and other miscellaneous electrical equipment as applicable to the work location.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS I/O including 4-20mA loops, 120V/24DC I/O.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
• You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs.
• Read and translate the information found within all: PLC code, Schematic wiring, and Ladder and P&ID’S process diagrams.
• Industrial network experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 year(s) of related work experience
• Experience with 3 phase electrical systems up to 4160V 3 phase.

A Successful Candidate Will Have

• High level of personal integrity
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Innovative mindset
• Ability to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work in a team environment