Senior Technician, Maintenance; Instrumentation - Belvidere, NJ

Senior Technician Maintenance (Instrumentation)

Location:

Belvidere, NJ

Hours:

Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance activities (e.g., PMs, breakdowns, repairs, rebuilding) to optimize plant equipment and support the production of quality chemical intermediates, energies and finished products.
• Perform specialized predictive and preventive maintenance equipment inspections; troubleshoot, plan and install or modify plant equipment and related systems in accordance with Key Performance Measure, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety/regulatory requirements, and divisional goals.
• Fill out and review Permit Cliqs (work permits) in conjunction with operation personnel prior to starting a job.
• Ensure all lockout‑tagout procedures are followed.
• Locate equipment problems and discuss potential causes.
• Recommend practical solutions for technical problems.
• Diagnose and repair VFDs, PLCs, motors with associated controls, protective devices, breakers, fuses, overloads, relays, conduit & cable, transmitter calibration controllers, switches and metrology.
• Troubleshoot, assess, inspect, adjust, and make repairs as needed to facility flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation, including transmitter flow devices, level controls, and temperature measurement.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including routine calibration, thermography, and ultrasonic testing.
• Additional responsibilities as defined and provided by leadership.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting process loop control 4‑20mA.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing VFDs, PLCs, 480V 3‑phase motors with associated controls, knowledge of protective devices, breakers, fuses, overloads, relays, conduit & cable, transmitter calibration controllers, switches, MCC buckets and metrology.
• Minimum of 4 years maintenance‑related experience.
• Must be available to work weekends, overtime (including coverage and standby), and holidays as required; able to function/cross‑train in primary craft.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job including but not limited to maintenance of process equipment in shop floor situations.

Hourly wage: $29.23 – $37.93. In addition to base salary, the position offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs, and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

At dsm‑firmenich, we are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds—no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. If you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help.