Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician 

• 401(k) fully matched up to the first 3%
• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Possibility for overtime
• Night shift
• $30 to $40 hourly wage according to skills.

The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient performance of the automated plant processes, systems and lines, while supporting teamwork amongst all departments, at Ingredion’s SSC Pea Protein Facility. They must be multi-crafted with a heavy emphasis on software and control systems. Their work includes on-line troubleshooting and repair, planned work, continuous improvement, capital projects, maintenance projects and training of other technicians and plant operators. Their activities are driven by area performance and planned work order requests. 

As an E&I Tech, your responsibilities will include: 

• Being a leader in safety, a safe worker who demonstrates concern for personal safety and safety of others. 

• Demonstrating a willingness to participate in plant safety initiatives. 

• A working knowledge and ability to follow site safety rules and specific safety practices. 

• Commitment to support and participate in our strong Safety culture of zero injuries and illnesses. 

• Ensuring that company, customer, and regulatory procedures for safety, quality, production and costs are carried out effectively and efficiently across their respective shift. 

• Participate in and promote safety programs at all levels every day.   

• Providing instrumentation services including troubleshooting, configuration, installation, documentation, checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and valves. 

• Support the compliance with all plant regulatory, ISO, Quality, Food Safety systems, GMP policies, guidelines, standards and requirements. 

• Managing workload to maintain effectiveness and productivity. 

• Accurately documenting instrumentation service work and actively sharing instrumentation information. Documentation will include work orders, calibration reports, variance reports, and MOC documents. 

• Train and support non-technical users on the use of plant floor automation systems 

• Maintain instrument as-built documentation. 

• Work with 4-20mA analog signals and discrete signals. Experience with HART communication, Rockwell Software, Allen Bradley Drives, is a plus 

• Remove pressure, flow, and temperature devices and perform calibrations to ensure accuracy 

• Test instrument interlocks with PLC to ensure proper operation, install instruments and sanitary tubing 

• Install, audit (voltage/amp check, megg), and commission equipment to ensure proper operation and functionality 

• Perform wire terminations on instruments and PLC panels and other electrical duties required (i.e. bend conduit, and pull wire) 

• Start up support for new instruments in new processes 

• Support the introduction to the plant of new control technologies such as device networks, modular I/O, PLC programming software, etc. 

• Provide input into site engineering standards for programming and systems design. 

• Performing other duties as assigned or required by manager. 

• Supporting the scheduling and planning of maintenance activities 

The E&I position is well-suited for you if you have: 

• Strong time management and organizational skills. 

• Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.  

• Ability to adapt to change within processes, and strive to continuously improve the process, equipment, and procedures. 

• Research innovative technology that will benefit the facility through safety, efficiency, and cost savings. 

• Participate in committees to improve the relationships, and support goals of all departments. 

• Provide technical assistance to all departments when requested. 

• Treat all fellow associates with mutuality and respect. 

• Ability to communicate across functional lines and at all levels. 

• Ability to learn and apply Ingredion’s Safety, Environmental, GMP, and Quality standards.  

Qualified candidates will have: 

• High School diploma or equivalent. 

• Schooling in controls/electrical/electronics is preferred, including courses in computer science.     

• Ability to troubleshoot programs residing in the Rockwell Automation PLC Control Systems in the plant. 

• Must have a good understanding of interfacing with PLC's, scales and display devices. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. 

• Experience with SAP a plus 

• Must have three (3) years of experience in a maintenance capacity within a manufacturing environment. 

• Knowledge of electrical systems using 480-volt 3 phase as well as 240-volt through 24-volt single phase systems   

• Ability to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) hardware including Allen Bradley PLCs as well as others used in the field. 

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyze and resolve technical problems.  Ability to read and interpret blueprints as well as basic intermediate PLC ladder logic. 

• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley, ABB and Factory Talk variable frequency drives and other common drives used in the field including a working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. 

• Knowledge of industrial plant systems, equipment and operations. 

• Proficient in the use of industrial mechanics tools, electrician’s tools, instrumentation and controls tools and rigging/millwork tools.  

• Working Knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, SPC 

• Must be willing to work nights, occasional weekends, and overtime 

• Physical requirements: Ability to perform all needed physical activities without restrictions. (Maximum of 50 pounds lifting.) 

• Completion of pre-employment testing of all candidates is required 

• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, and climb stairs in hot and/or wet environments (all the while wearing appropriate safety gear.) 

• Ability to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. This person is occasionally required to sit. This person must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.