Instrumentation and Control Technician

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