What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation Technician position at A-Gas?
Instrumentation Technician
A-Gas is the global expert in the supply and full life-cycle management of specialty chemicals and gases. With industry-leading recovery, reclamation, and gas processing technologies, A-Gas continues to lead the industry in developing cutting-edge solutions designed to protect the environment.
We are looking for a talented Instrumentation Technician to carry out repairs, installation, and troubleshooting for all instruments and electrical systems related to plant operations to ensure the smooth running of the site.
Why Choose A-Gas?
A-Gas offers competitive pay, generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k), company-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, training initiatives, professional certifications, and tuition reimbursement program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems including Generators, PLCs, electric motors, motor controls, flow equipment, alarm and telemetry systems, heating and exhaust systems, conduits, cables, and relays.
- Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established procedures while utilizing the Maintenance connections system.
- Troubleshoot installs and calibrates various instruments, including level transmitters, time flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, and differential pressure transmitters.
- Performs basic mechanical repairs as required.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations staff.
- Provide electrical expertise including technical review for in-house modifications, additions, and major repairs.
- Work in accordance with all company policies relating to health & safety, lock-out tag-out, and other safety procedures.
- Other tasks as reasonably required.
Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
- Essential:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3 or more years in a related field.
- Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs, fundamentals of DC current loop control, weigh scale load cell operation, motor starting control circuits, and interlock control systems.
- Understanding and interpreting schematics technical specifications and manufacturing manuals related to electrical repairs.
- Computer literate in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Fabrication ability.
- Must be available for Overtime work, holidays, weekends, and emergency call-out situations.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, stand for extended time periods.
- Desirable:
- College courses completed in a related area, or skilled tradesman training.
- Experience with pressurized liquefied gas systems or HVAC background.
- Experience with Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi PLC systems.
- Working knowledge of tuning PID loops.
