Instrumentation Technician

Job Highlights

• Responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field instruments.
• Field Instruments include pressure / temperature / flow / level transmitters, switches, analyzers, recorders, controllers, I/P’s, control valves, boiler control systems, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC and DCS hardware problems.
• Ability to work outdoors in an industrial environment.
• Install and maintain instruments on new or existing plant equipment and processes.
• The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday 7 a.m.
  
  - 330 p.m. Must be willing to work overtime and respond to calls on weekends and evenings as needed.

• Two year degree or certificate in Instrument Technology or related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot open and closed loop systems and controllers.
• Bench set actuators and mounts for control valves.
• Install and set up a positioner on a control valve.
• Interpret valve markings and nameplate information.
• Identify valve components from specific drawings.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Work in a safe manner and use proper safety equipment.
• This position requires the ability to
  • Walk, climb, squat, bend, kneel, crawl, twist or stand for long periods of time.
  • Lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
  • Wear necessary PPE including respirator and SCBA (must be clean shaven)
  • Work in a physical outdoor industrial environment (including during inclement weather).
  • Work in confined spaces and at elevated locations.
  • Use a fire extinguisher or other firefighting equipment in emergency situations.
  • Successfully pass the pre-screening requirements, including a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Respirator test (must be clean shaven) and drug screen.

Location Kalama

Employee Type Regular

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the pay rate for this position is $50.44 per hour.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing.
  • Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO
  • Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
  • Norton Life Lock  device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
  • Aflac Benefits
  • Legal Assistance Program
  • Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
• Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global Xwork program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year.
  
  Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.