What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation & Controls Technician position at Darling Ingredients?
Job Summary
The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance of all electrical control devices within the plant.
Day Shift & On Call
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Job functions will be carried out in an office environment and/or plant environment which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, high heat and/or cold temperatures, noise, dirt and smell variations.
Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
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The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance of all electrical control devices within the plant.
Day Shift & On Call
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings and instructions to rebuild, install and calibrate equipment.
- Aid and assist procurement of Electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot controls and electrical system to ensure proper operation of all plant equipment.
- Be able to communicate and interface with upper management in a responsible and professional manner.
- Be fluent in installation and programming all electrical devices to include VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation.
- Responsible for the loading of programming and installation of it into PLC's and/or the drawing of Ladder Logic diagrams to match such.
- Aid in the facility maintenance/repair as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and programs.
- Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
- Keep all maintenance up-to-date as well as stay current with all reporting/recordkeeping requirements.
- All other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum 6 years of work experience in instrumentation & controls.
- Must have experience in troubleshooting systems and circuits, preferably with Allen-Bradley.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of 4 20mA systems.
- Competent in using common industrial concepts, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures.
- Ability to work as part of a team with company supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
- Ability to read, write and speak English language.
- Must be able to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
- Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Occasionally must push, pull, move or lift up to 100 lbs.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to work at elevated heights, climb ladders and stairways.
- Ability to move in and around confined or cluttered spaces and uneven areas.
Job functions will be carried out in an office environment and/or plant environment which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, high heat and/or cold temperatures, noise, dirt and smell variations.
Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
Job Posted by ApplicantPro