What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation and Control Technician position at FlexTek?
We’re hiring an I&C Technician to support the reliable, safe operation of a high-hazard bromine production facility. This role maintains and troubleshoots the plant’s instrumentation, control systems, and automation network to ensure accurate measurement, stable process control, and full compliance with chemical-industry standards.
Essential Duties:
- Install, configure, and maintain industrial automation hardware, including PLC modules, I/O cards, communication networks, and field instrumentation.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting on instrumentation loops, control systems, and automation networks to quickly resolve system faults and minimize downtime.
- Conduct routine calibration and verification of transmitters, control valves, analyzers, and safety instrumentation to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance.
- Execute preventive and predictive maintenance on all instrumentation and control assets using CMMS work order systems.
- Support the integration of SCADA system upgrades, network expansions, and communication protocol conversions (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
- Assist engineering teams in developing and implementing SIL (Safety Integrity Level) and functional safety requirements for critical control systems.
- Perform loop checks, I/O verification, and functional testing during system startups, shutdowns, and plant turnarounds.
- Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot control valves, actuators, positioners, solenoids, and pneumatic systems for proper operation.
- Ensure all instrumentation installations follow NEC, ISA, and NEMA guidelines, with proper wiring, shielding, and environmental protection.
- Maintain instrumentation spare parts inventory and recommend upgrades or replacements to enhance system reliability.
- Participate in HAZOPs, PSSRs, MOCs, and other process safety activities by providing instrumentation-focused technical expertise.
- Support cybersecurity safeguards on automation systems by assisting with patching, network segmentation, and access control procedures.
- Document all maintenance activities, calibration records, wiring changes, and control logic modifications for audit readiness and traceability.
- Provide 24/7 technical support or on-call coverage during critical operations, outages, or equipment failures as required.
- Train operators and maintenance personnel on equipment functionality, proper use of control systems, and safe troubleshooting practices.
Requirements:
- EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in related field of study preferred
- EXPERIENCE: 5 years of experience, Microsoft Server and SQL server experience preferred
- TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
- Proficient with Allen Bradley Studio 5000
- Proficient with Factory Talk View S.E and Factory Talk M.E
- Proficient with Wonderware Scada Software
- Proficient with AutoCAD
- Microsoft and SQL Server experience preferred
- Microsoft C# experience preferred
- TRAVEL: 10%
- OTHER:
- Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License