Instrument & Electrical Technician

Overview

The Instrument and Electrical Technician (I&E Tech) is responsible for safely and responsibly maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the instruments and electrical systems in the Hanging Rock polystyrene plant. ### Primary Responsibilities:

* Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in AmSty’s Electrical Safe Work Practices. Longer term as this person gains experience, he/she will be expected to perform the role of facility representative as defined in the electrical safe work practices. * Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions. * Identifies and repairs DCS and PLC hardware problems. * Troubleshoots and programs PLC software. * Calibrates process instruments according to applicable standards. Operates and maintains instrument and electrical testing equipment. * Maintains electrical hardware typically up to 480 volts, but higher voltage electrical infrastructure as well. * Plans, prioritizes, and schedules instrument and electrical maintenance with input from the Operations Manager and Activity Coordinator. * Develops and implements corrective actions identified in incident reports and work orders. * Completes instrument and electrical system preventative maintenance activities. * Requests/performs failure analysis as needed. * Helps designs instruments loops and electrical systems. Specifies, requisitions, and installs instruments and electrical components (measurements of flow, temperature, pressure). * Serves as electrical subject matter expert on expense and capital project reviews. * Follows and ensures compliance of plant safety and maintenance procedures. * Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager. ### Job Requirements:

• High school diploma is required.
• Five years of experience as an instrument or electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Also preferred – two-year craft degree and electrical license.
• Include...