Electricial and Instrumentation Technician

Position Title:

Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

Pay Rate:

$38.55/hr opportunity to get to $48+

Physical

Location:

Cedar River Mill

4600 C St SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

* Days (6am-4:00pm - Monday-Thursday/Tuesday-Friday (rotating 4-day weekends off))

* May cover rotating shift hours periodically (12hr Dupont Schedule)

Job Requirements

* At least 18 years of age

* Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience

* Eligible for employment in the US

AND the following:

* At least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems

* Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

* Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)

* Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills

* Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment

* Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment

* Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment

* Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule

* Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification

* Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis

* Wear required safety equipment

It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):

* Associates degree and/or certification(s) in Industrial Maintenance or other related disciplines within instrumentation/electrical.

* At least five (5) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems

* Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

The Job You Will Perform:

This position will work alongside journeymen-level Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Instrumentation:

* Troubleshoot, configure, maintain:

* PLC systems

* Single loop controls for various field systems

* Instillation, calibration, troubleshooting various manufactures of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment

* Shop and field repair of final control elements such as pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners

* Reading and interpreting electrical schematics

* Routine and regulatory calibration of field instruments for boilers and environmental systems

* Troubleshoot, maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems

* Read and redline loop sheets, P&IDs

* Read and interpret wiring diagrams & electrical schematics

* Understand and follow NFPA
70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards

* Calibration and maintaining control instrumentation

AND

Electrician:

* Troubleshoot, install, repair AC and DC drive systems as well as stand-alone process drives of various manufacturers

* Troubleshoot, install, maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photo electric, speed and reflective switches

* Reading and interpreting electrical schematic

* Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on 480v thru 13.8kv power distribution switch gear

* Understand and follow NFPA
70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards

The Skills You Will Bring:

* Critical Thinking - Analyze and use logic to address issues

* Team Player - Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team

* Dependability - Being reliable, responsible, and dependable

* Self-Motivation - Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action