Instrumentation & Controls Technician
Darling Ingredients · Jackson
The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance of all electrical control devices within the plant.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings and instructions to rebuild, install and calibrate equipment.
- Aid and assist procurement of Electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot controls and electrical system to ensure proper operation of all plant equipment.
- Be able to communicate and interface with upper management in a responsible and professional manner.
- Be fluent in installation and programming all electrical devices to include VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation.
- Responsible for the loading of programming and installation of it into PLC's and/or the drawing of Ladder Logic diagrams to match such.
- Aid in the facility maintenance/repair as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and programs.
- Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
- Keep all maintenance up-to-date as well as stay current with all reporting/recordkeeping requirements.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum 6 years of work experience in instrumentation & controls.
- Must have experience in troubleshooting systems and circuits, preferably with Allen-Bradley.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of 4 20mA systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Competent in using common industrial concepts, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures.
- Ability to work as part of a team with company supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
- Ability to read, write and speak English language.
- Must be able to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Physical Demands
- Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Occasionally must push, pull, move or lift up to 100 lbs.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to work at elevated heights, climb ladders and stairways.
- Ability to move in and around confined or cluttered spaces and uneven areas.
Work Environment
- Job functions will be carried out in an office environment and/or plant environment which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, high heat and/or cold temperatures, noise, dirt and smell variations.
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