Sr Instrumentation Technician

Resolves issues and improves operations by making necessary logic changes, recommending, and executing equipment upgrades, and assists in developing new processes and procedures. Adjust, repair, and replace components (sensors, cables, connectors, control boards, etc.), but also perform independent analysis of communications and configuration of systems and controllers.

Qualifications:

• Experience in instrumentation, measurement, control, and /or troubleshooting
• 5 years’ experience with a demonstrated understanding of calibration methodology, loop-checking, advanced maintenance and repair of instrumentation
• Familiar with automation, process control systems, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of schematics, P&ID drawings, and ISA symbols & numbering
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, detail orientation and the ability to work independently or within a team environment
• Ability and willingness to maintain accurate records
• Ability and willingness to maintain accurate records
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply all relevant Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures and other regulatory requirements
• Attention to detail, safety, quality and customer requirements
• Demonstrate a high level of personal motivation and initiative
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with daily work assignment changes as well as a continuously improving work environment

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support, support the coordination of work activities, and follows established priorities within a team to ensure customer service needs are met
• Trouble shoot across all site automation technologies
• Resolves issues and improves operations by making necessary logic changes, recommending, and executing equipment upgrades, and assists in developing new processes and procedures
• Perform calibrations and associated corrective actions on production, facility, and utility equipment
• Maintains equipment by providing troubleshooting to ensure equipment performance is reliable and meets expectations
• Adjust, repair, and replace components (sensors, cables, connectors, control boards, etc.), but also perform independent analysis of communications and configuration of systems and controllers 
• Perform preventive, corrective, or emergency work orders and respond to service calls while the plant is in operation, which may include off-shift periods and weekends
• Assist in the review of PLC or HMI program logic during certifications or troubleshooting to better understand deviations from proper operation
• Develop or update machine logic and execute test protocols either independently or developed by Engineering and under their direction, depending on the complexity for the scope
• Maintain primary, secondary and/or working calibration standards
• Review calibration data sheets for departmental calibration standards to ensure standards are within manufacturer's stated tolerances 
• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and communicate results as required by SOP
• Execute test protocols developed by self or others (Reliability and/or Engineers) in support of the qualification of new and existing equipment
• Consult with Engineer/Reliability, vendor, or project manager on results and feedback.  This may include support for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and related travel.  
• Work independently or with Reliability and Engineers on projects and improvement initiatives to ensure equipment meets site standards
• Review project designs and make recommendations for automation, measurement equipment, or calibration standards
• Review and provide final approval (closing) on technician work orders
• Develops or guide the development of metrics and information to be used in root cause analysis (RCA) meetings
• Actively participate in and RCA meetings to identify and resolve calibration and equipment issues on a real time basis and improve business performance