What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrument And Electrical Technician position at Thatcher Company, Inc.?
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Description
Instrument & Electrical Technician
Thatcher Company, Inc. is looking for an Instrument & Electrical Technician to support the Salt Lake City, UT facility. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and improving the performance and reliability of the plant field instrumentation and associated control systems. This position is also responsible for improving existing processes, assisting in the implementation of new processes, and supporting plant operations.
Major Accountabilities
• Complete all preventive maintenance plans per agreed schedule established by maintenance department.
• Support plant operations as required to resolve failures, i.e. troubleshoot and repair instrumentation.
• Maintain facility infrastructure by updating and maintaining phone, fire alarm, security systems and lighting.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of associated specifications, installations manuals, and maintenance instructions as it pertains to instrumentation and controls.
• Assist in the installation of new control systems and associated instrumentation and circuits.
• Act as primary on-call person for instrumentation repairs.
• Assist the process controls engineer in the design, running, testing, and upgrade of the controls systems and processes.
• Ability to assist the plant electricians with higher voltage equipment, install conduit, etc. is preferred.
• Ability to think on your feet. Change direction at a moment’s notice.
• Ability to own work processes and meet deadlines.
• Successful history of working in a team environment.
• Ability to work safely with strict adherence to established company policies, safety protocols, OSHA requirements and industry safety practices.
• Good communication skills, demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions (verbal and written).
• Ability to understand, interpret and follow technical construction and mechanical drawings and plans.
• Ability to use hand tools and other chemical plant machinery safely (JLG, forklifts etc.).
• Ability to work safely in a variety of climates (hot/cold, dry/humid, snow).
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• 5 Years’ experience working in a general maintenance environment.
• An Associate’s/Technical degree is required in Electrical and Instrumentation Technology or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and competence of basic computer functions (Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel).
• HS diploma or GED equivalent, Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen or have permanent resident status.
Salary : $33 - $37
