Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Core
Maintains and repairs electrical and instrumentation equipment to ensure peak production efficiencies in a soybean crushing and biodiesel plant.
Role type
Industrial electrical and instrumentation technician
Builds
Production machinery and operating equipment for soybean crushing and biodiesel processing
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (food processing/biofuels)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming, ladder logic, electrical systems troubleshooting, instrumentation repair, reading electrical schematics, predictive and preventative maintenance, mechanical aptitude
Preferred skills
Technical degree, electrical certification, programming PLCs
Technologies
PLCs, Ladder Logic, MCCs, networked PLCs with computer-based operational interfaces, voltmeters, vibration analysis tools, precision measuring tools
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, remove, install, rebuild, lubricate, and clean production equipment; maintain accurate work orders in computerized maintenance systems; participate in plant start-ups and shut-downs; drive utility vehicles for parts transport; perform heavy lifting and work at heights or in confined spaces.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC