Instrumentation Technician (Nights) Ontario, OR

Summary

This job ensures efficient operation of all electrical systems and electrical/electronic components on site. This position is responsible for Plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical/electronic equipment, as well as other associated equipment. The individual in this position must be capable of troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming, documenting, upgrading, and the laying out and installing of equipment and systems.

The JR Simplot Company offers a competitive compensation package including Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, paid holidays, Paid Family Building Leave, matching retirement contributions, and paid vacation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the operation, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintenance (to a high level of reliability) of all existing process control equipment from computers and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to the motor controllers and field devices, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), instrumentation and wiring.
• Ensures the calibration, installation, and documentation of electrical/electronic equipment, control systems, and instruments to meet operational and maintenance goals.
• Ensures the safe and efficient programming of control systems, such as PLC’s, SCADA systems, Human Machine Interface (HMI), stand alone controllers, and other devices as required.
• Ensures the accuracy of data reporting systems and records, such as maintenance logs, preventative maintenance forms, work orders, inventory control forms, and other documentation as required.
• Ensures the effective training of new Process Control Technicians and provides on going training for other team members.
• Maintains work area in a clean and functional condition.
• Performs assigned responsibilities during Plant evacuation or other emergency situations.
• Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and incorporates acquired skills and knowledge.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies and procedures and Union Labor Agreement.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style consistent with operational goals.

Typical Education

Must hold a certificate of completion from an approved 2-year trade school, or equivalent experience in the instrumentation/process control trades (this experience may be all work experience or a combination of work experience and schooling). A copy of school transcripts must be supplied.

Relevant Experience

Must have a minimum of twenty-four months of instrumentation experience in a manufacturing facility or equivalent.

Must have a thorough working knowledge of electrical systems and electrical safety practices, analog and digital instrumentation, programmable logic controllers, SCADA systems, as well as other control systems.

Must have basic computer skills of word processing, databases, spreadsheets, basic DOS and windows commands to produce reports and documentation as required.

Must have the ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment for performing maintenance and troubleshooting

Required Certifications

Other Information

Other Responsibilities include: 

• Must be able to complete training on the safe operation of the lift truck and successfully pass and maintain certification requirements.
• Must be able to complete training on the safe operation of the aerial lift and successfully pass and maintain the certification requirements.
• Must be able to complete training on fall protection and must meet and maintain fall restraint requirements
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the Company.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities as may be required by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet operational Divisional standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.36

Schedule: 12 hour shifts, overtime is paid after 10 hours worked each day