Instrumentation Technician

Responsible for the instrumentation maintenance program in their assigned areas including preventive and corrective maintenance, spare parts management, and projects are assigned by the supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components
• Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calib ration of equi pment and systems.
• Assemble, test, and maintain circuitry or electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronics, using hand and power tools.
• Adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and e lectronics components, using hand tools and soldering iron. Write reports and record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, and specifications to a ssist engineers.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to p rocure replacement parts.
• Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.
• Provide user applications and engineering support and recommendations for new and existing equipment w it regard to installation, upgrades, and enhancement.
• Provide customer support and education, working with users to i dentify needs, d etermine sources of problems, and to provide information on product use.
• Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans
• Design basic circuitry and draft sketches for clarification of details and design documentation under engineers' direction, using drafting instruments and computer aided design (CAD) equipment.
• Write computer or microprocessor software programs. Develop and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts, and systems.

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ladder logic programming and troubleshooting using the Allen-BradleyRSLogixfamily of programming software.
• HMI project development and modification using the Allen-BradleyRSViewfamily of developmental software.
• Data transfer via Serial, Data Highway +, Control Netand Ethernet protocols.
• Through knowledge of measurement and control instrumentation equipment used in industrial process controlincludingtemperature, level, pressure, flow, density, particle size, Ph/ORP, conductivity, and material weight instruments.
• Proficient in reading and understanding instrument loop diagrams, instrument data/specsheetsand PID diagrams.
• Trough knowledge of repair, testing and calibration of electrical,pneumatic,and electro-hydraulic control valves.
• Dead-weight bench testing and calibration of pressure instruments.
• VFD drives.
• AC to DC rectifiers.
• Low voltage control systems.
• Fiber optics.
• Proficient in the safe use of a variety of test equipment used for the proper calibration,setup,and diagnostics of process instrumentation equipment.
• Blueprint reading, one-line power and control diagrams, mechanical math skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 Years'experienceinmaintenanceand installation of process instrumentation in a miningorheavy industry environment preferred.
• Accredited apprenticeship or formal vocational training in the instrumentation field or Bachelor's degree with previous industrial experience
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70B (Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance) Knowledge of NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace )

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