Instrument & Electrical Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in AmSty’s Electrical Safe Work Practices. Longer term as this person gains experience, he/she will be expected to perform the role of facility representative as defined in the electrical safe work practices.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions.
• Identifies and repairs DCS and PLC hardware problems.
• Troubleshoots and programs PLC software.
• Calibrates process instruments according to applicable standards. Operates and maintains instrument and electrical testing equipment.
• Maintains electrical hardware typically up to 480 volts, but higher voltage electrical infrastructure as well.
• Plans, prioritizes, and schedules instrument and electrical maintenance with input from the Operations Manager and Activity Coordinator.
• Develops and implements corrective actions identified in incident reports and work orders.
• Completes instrument and electrical system preventative maintenance activities.
• Requests/performs failure analysis as needed.
• Helps designs instruments loops and electrical systems. Specifies, requisitions, and installs instruments and electrical components (measurements of flow, temperature, pressure).
• Serves as electrical subject matter expert on expense and capital project reviews.
• Follows and ensures compliance of plant safety and maintenance procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• Five years of experience as an instrument or electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Also preferred – two-year craft degree and electrical license.
• Includes working outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• This job may require lifting up to 50 lbs.

Key Competencies

• Initiative: Active member of a small team operating the plant around the clock. Independently initiates activities which contribute to team/plant goals. Overcomes obstacles. Looks for opportunities to assume responsibility and show leadership.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Works toward win-win solutions. Asks questions and uses input to improve performance. Communicates effectively.
• Learning: Seeks and provides feedback to improve performance of self and teammates. Continuously learning to contribute to team success and personal growth. Develops new skills which benefit the team.
• Teamwork: Gets along well with others. Is both candid and tactful in dealing with others.
• Value creation: Critically evaluates problems/issues using relevant data. Identifies and knows the appropriate items to work on and their priority.

Other Information

• This position is part of the Hanging Rock manufacturing organization and is located at the Hanging Rock polystyrene plant in Ironton, Ohio. Relocation assistance is not authorized for this position.
• The grade and salary level offered to the successful candidate will be appropriate to the job duties and commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
• The work schedule for this position is day shift (8 hrs.) with opportunity to work a 9/80 schedule after a minimum 6 months in the role. Call-ins on nights and weekends are part of the position. The successful candidate is expected to work overtime, normally less than 15%.