Instrument & Electrical Technician

Job description

The Instrument and Electrical Technician (I&E Tech) will be responsible for maintenance of instruments and electrical systems in the Joliet manufacturing plant. This position offers candidates the opportunity to become a team member on a close-knit team working in a fast-paced challenging work environment. Primary Responsibilities: - Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in the Electrical Work Practices. Longer term as this employee gains experience, he/she will be expected to perform the role of facility representative as defined in the electrical work practices. - Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions. - Removes and replaces components at the board level. - Identifies DCS and PLC hardware problems and replaces cards. - 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. - Plans, prioritizes, and schedules instrument and electrical maintenance with supervision and technician input. - Designs and im...