Instrumentation & Control Technician

Cen Trio is seeking a qualified Instrumentation & Controls Technician to join our team in Syracuse, NY!

Full-Time Permanent

Onsite

Under the direction of the Electrical and Controls Manager, this position will be responsible for installing, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining customer steam and chilled water metering stations as well as instrumentation and control systems in the boiler houses and chilled water plant. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with measuring, recording and control devices in a timely manner. Coordinate and communicate with plant operators and customers when servicing or calibrating metering and control equipment.

Must also be able to program, troubleshoot, and maintain loop controllers, PLCs, and other types of logic controllers.

• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and program field control devices including control valves, pneumatic damper drives, motor control circuits, VFDs, PLCs, and process control systems
• Develop calibration procedures and perform calibrations of process measurement and control system nodes.
• Maintain and expand new control loops including associated panels.
• Commission and integrate new systems within the facility.
• Work with a preventive maintenance program.
• Support and maintain established system standards and documentation for process control loops and analytical equipment.
• Maintain calibration records and documentation
• Read complex schematics, wiring diagrams and shop drawings for the purpose of installation, troubleshooting, and repairing of major systems and minor subsystems and components
• Utilizes a wide range of test equipment, including recorders, computers, PC based software analyzer programs, oscilloscopes, data analyzers, analog and digital multi-meters, and other test equipment, while performing tests to identify problems and to maintain and calibrate equipment to performance standards
• Connects, disconnects, and tags out equipment and circuits for test or repair and safety of personnel and equipment
• Performs soldering on electronic components.
• Maintains shop and storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintains the safe and efficient use of materials, tools, test equipment and personal safety and all others working in the vicinity.
• Cleans work area after work is complete.
• Complies with plant policy and procedures, particularly those involving personnel and equipment safety.
• Maintains and repairs network communications systems (i.e., fiber networks, Ethernet networks and network peripherals)
• Maintains and repairs complete process systems and repair/replace subcomponents as required.
• Maintains telephone and/or radio contact with operation and management personnel
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance
• Other duties as assigned

• Effectively communicate and work collaboratively at all levels of the organization in diverse work group settings and in concert with external resources.
• Effectively use a variety of media (i.e., MS office suite, etc.) to convey technical data, concepts and ideas.

• Strong knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS hardware and software.
• Strong knowledge of various instrumentation, including flow, temperature, pressure, and valves.
• Must have experience with development and integration of various communication protocols such as CIP, Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Be able to read and understand P& PFD diagrams.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Will work closely with the operations and maintenance lead personnel along with the Plant management.
• Highly analytical with great attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills.
• Exemplifies the right motivation by aspiring to achieve collective goals.
• Collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• A process-focused individual with a passion to drive and deliver effective change.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with respect to both managing workload and professional development.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast‑paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities.

• Associates Degree or…