Instrument & Electrical Technician

The Instrument and Electrical Technician (I&E Tech) will be responsible for maintenance of instruments and electrical systems in the Joliet manufacturing plant.  This position offers candidates the opportunity to become a team member on a close-knit team working in a fast-paced challenging work environment.

• Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in the Electrical Work Practices.  Longer term as this employee gains experience, he/she will be expected to perform the role of facility representative as defined in the electrical work practices.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions. 
• Removes and replaces components at the board level. 
• Identifies DCS and PLC hardware problems and replaces cards. 
• Troubleshoots and programs PLC software. 
• Calibrates process instruments according to applicable standards. 
• Operates and maintains instrument and electrical testing equipment. 
• Maintains electrical hardware typically up to 480 volts.
• Plans, prioritizes, and schedules instrument and electrical maintenance with supervision and technician input.
• Designs and implements corrective actions identified in incident reports and work orders.
• Maintains and completes instrument and electrical system preventative maintenance activities. 
• Identifies and defines required procedures and inspection frequency.
• Generates and evaluates reliability data from the maintenance database.
• Determines areas of focus for reliability/cost reduction projects. 
• Requests/performs failure analysis as needed.
• Designs instruments loops and electrical systems. 
• Specifies, requisitions, and installs instruments and electrical components (measurements of flow, temperature, pressure).
• Serves as electrical subject matter expert on capital project reviews.
• This job includes working outdoors in inclement weather (sometimes for an extended period).
• This job requires climbing stairs.
• This job may require lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Follows and ensures compliance of all plant safety and maintenance procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

• High school diploma is required.
• Two years of experience as an instrument technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Two years of experience as an electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Also preferred – two-year craft degree and electrical license.

• Initiative: Active member of a small team operating the plant around the clock. Independently initiates activities which contribute to team/plant goals. Overcomes obstacles. Looks for opportunities to assume responsibility and shows leadership in areas of strength.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Works for win-win solutions. Asks questions and uses input to improve performance. Communicates effectively.
• Learning: Seeks and provides feedback to improve performance of self and teammates. Continuously learning to contribute to team success and personal growth. Develops new skills that benefit the team.
• Teamwork: Gets along well with others. Is both candid and tactful in dealing with others.
• Value creation: Critically evaluates problems/issues using relevant data. Works on the right things.