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AdvanSix

Instrument Mechanic - Hopewell

Place: Richmond, VA · Mechanicsville, VA · Hopewell, VA · Midlothian, VA · Colonial Heights, VA · Petersburg, VA
Pay: $45.55 an hour
Posted: Today

Applies on jobs.dayforcehcm.com

The role

Position Summary: The Instrument Mechanics install, calibrate, configure, program, modify, diagnose, and repair control valves, electronic, computerized, and electro-mechanical equipment. They perform preventative and corrective maintenance to distributed control systems (DCS), continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and all associated instrumentation. Instrument Mechanics work predominantly independently but are required to collaborate with fellow technicians, contractors, operators, and vendors as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working a rotating shift schedule

Performing and documenting maintenance calibration, installation, fault diagnosis, repair of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems i.e., transmitters, switches, analyzers, control valves, relays, etc. to have a safe and reliable operating unit

Performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting on automated control systems (PLC/DCS) and computer workstations to maintain and operating unit producing on time quality product

Working with a wide variety of instruments including pH, conductivity, ultrasonic, guided wave radar, mass flow, pressure transducers, RTD’s, nuclear levels, etc

Repairing and maintaining environmental and continuous emissions monitor system (CEMS)

Using knowledge of instrumentation and electrical test equipment

Assisting with Quality Improvement Projects to facilitate continuous improvement

Performing all duties in a manner consistent with environmental, health, and safety policies

Providing daily support to all plant operations to continue 24/7 operations

Willing to work overtime and provide off hours call out support when required

Performing Scheduled and non-scheduled PM Preventative Maintenance

Communicating with planners and order non-stock parts

Reading and understanding manuals, schematics, and P&ID’s

Documenting and maintaining equipment history to track its reliability to determine when to make repairs and/or replace

Assist with maintaining site instrumentation and electrical technical documentation to ensure equipment design, technical drawings, loop sheets, specification sheets and process changes are documented and current

Willing and able to be trained and learn new technologies as the skills of an Instrument Technician to advance with new technologies and applications

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

2+ years of troubleshooting as an instrumentation technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment or education level of Associates Degree in Instrumentation

Additional Qualifications:

Instrumentation Certification preferred

5 years of troubleshooting as an instrumentation technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge of Experian systems preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred

Experience wearing Personal Protective Equipment (Fire retardant clothing) preferred

The hourly rate for this position is $45.55