Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Job Description Exxon Mobil  Advanced Graphite Solutions
4021 Calvin Drive Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Position Title:

Instrumentation & Controls Technician Business

Title:

Instrumentaiton & Controls Technician Site: 20 KY-HTTCost Center: 400 Research and Development

Location:

KY 1

Summary:

Join a growing advanced manufacturing team where experienced professionals have the opportunity to influence operations, solve complex challenges, and help shape the future. Bring your commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement to the Exxon Mobil Advanced Graphite Solutions (EMAGS) in Hopkinsville, and take the next meaningful step in your career.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide troubleshooting and calibration on process control systems (PLCs) and infrastructure. (Off-hours support may be required)
Participate in regular and scheduled maintenance activities on equipment and process automation systems and infrastructure with vendor/contractor support and other internal and external maintenance functions.

Write calibration procedures translated from vendor documentation

Evaluate risks to ensure safe and reliable plant operations during troubleshooting and maintenance activities on control systems and applications.

Ensure all changes follow a Management of Change (MOC) process and are properly tested prior to loading into a production system per plant procedures.

Participate on project/improvement teams and implements small projects under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer or other engineers in Operations.

Execute physical and cyber security maintenance of control systems, including backups, patches and updates.

Implement and support control system best practices .Operates the forklift and other industrial mobile equipment as required

Assists in installing, removing, and maintaining equipment and buildings

Completes routine housekeeping tasks

May handle raw material or product with plant operators manually under break down conditions to assist troubleshooting

Complies with company policies and the Standards of Business Conduct Adheres to general and job specific safety, environmental, and quality guidelines/procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Experience
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

A minimum of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent2-year technical/trade school degree or minimum 3-years experience

Working knowledge of instrumentation and electrical installations (Motor Control Centers, Pressure Transmitters, Limit Switches, HMIs, Relay Logic, PLCs, Ladder Logic etc.).Ability to write calibration procedures

Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

Excellent in hardware and software development skills.

Effective in understanding automation networks.

Competent Microsoft Word and Excel Skills Physical

Qualifications:

Vision:
Normal Required Hearing:
Normal Required Reaching/Stretching:
Normal Required Standing/Walking/Mobility:
Normal Required Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:
Normal Required Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:
Normal Required Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:
Normal Required Capable of lifting and moving up to 50lbs on an daily basis

Work Environment:

This individual works in a multi-level industrial environment requiring work in high precarious places via ladders and steps inside and outside the plant in all types of weather conditions. This individual is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and some hazardous chemicals. The plant utilizes high levels of electricity and individuals have to be safety minded in all activities.

Noise:

Moderate
- Industrial noise levels characteristic of moving mechanical equipment

Travel Requirements:

Up to 5%
Travel Destination:

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