ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow with a US Best Managed Company? At KENT® Worldwide we are looking for an experienced E&I Technician to join our team as we transition to our new facility! E&I Technicians respond to all electrical and instrumentation work in the plant. They work closely with the Production group to ensure electrical, instrumentation, and control problems are isolated and repaired in an expedient manner. Technicians respond to electrical and instrumentation breakdown calls, troubleshoot/repair 480VAC power distribution problems, and troubleshoot/repair issues with the different control system platforms.

• This role will be based in Muscatine, Iowa. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exemplify and ensure that safe work practices are followed at all times.
• Plan details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develop a logical approach to correct the problem.
• Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work to be performed.
• Receive wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions from supervisor covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work to be performed.
• Obtain necessary documentation and drawings from electronic systems, paper files, and vendor literature to properly troubleshoot, test, and repair equipment.
• Program, configure, modify, and correctly save changes associated with PROVOX DCS, PLC’s, and other proprietary controls.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair all types of process instrumentation and control components, including: 
  • Flow transmitters (magnetic, vortex, coriolis, and D/P).
  • Level transmitters (pressure, radar, capacitive, ultrasonic).
  • Temperature transmitters.
  • pH transmitters.
• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of material and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
• Energize and de-energize electrical distribution systems including but not limited to 120V single phase, 480V 3 phase, 4160V 3 phase, and 13.8kV 3 phase.
• Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.
• Install, repair, and maintain communication cables, power distribution equipment, MCC rooms, and related branch circuits.
• Size, lay out, install, and repair threaded conduit and wiring systems.
• Advise and caution operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Use oscilloscopes, meggars, voltage/OHM meters, amprobes, chart recorders, and other diagnostic tools on energized equipment provided by the company to maintain safe plant operating conditions.
• Perform other electrical/maintenance duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-year degree in Computer Integrated Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering Technology  (or an equivalent)
• 3 years of relevant job experience in an industrial environment
• Experience troubleshooting and programming PLC’s (i.e. Allen Bradley)
• Knowledge of Process Control Instrumentation Calibration and Variable Frequency Drive Troubleshooting
• Electrical maintenance knowledge of 120 volt single phase, 480 VAC 3 phase power, and 4160 volt 3 phase systems;

SHIFT SCHEDULE:

• A Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., switching to 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. after 2 weeks.
• B Shift: Night shift – 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off, etc.
• C Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., switching to 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. after 2 weeks.
• D Shift: Day shift – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off, etc.