Orion Talent

Title: Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician. Position Description : The Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for all electrical instrumentation & controls functions of machines and equipment across the paper facility including preventive and non-preventive maintenance.. Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and repair of photo eyes, switches, PLC input/output modules, control wiring, motors, VFD drives, and soft starts up to 4160 volts.. Some familiarity with DCS, PLC, and HMI interfaces.. Some familiarity with DCS & PLC control systems.

controls technician

Description Position Details: Title: Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician Location: Elwood, IL (Chicagoland) Shift: 12-hour rotation shift. Two consecutive days 6:00am-6:30pm followed by two consecutive night shifts 6:00pm-6:30pm then 4 consecutive days off! Compensation: $37-$43/hr. starting base rate, depending on skills and experience + O/T for any bi-weekly hours worked over 80. Paid bi-weekly. Pay is negotiable based on experience level coming into the role. Benefits: Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k with 70% matching up to 6% after 30-days of employment! One week of vacation after 90 days of employment. 40 hours paid time off first day of employment. Travel: None. Position Description: The Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for all electrical instrumentation & controls functions of machines and equipment across the paper facility including preventive and non-preventive maintenance. Duties include: •Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and repair of photo eyes, switches, PLC input/output modules, control wiring, motors, VFD drives, and soft starts up to 4160 volts. •Maintain and troubleshoot device encoders, load cells, hydraulic systems, burners, and boiler controls. •Install, calibrate, troubleshoot pressure, level, flow, temperature, and measurement transmitters. •Tune process control loops and machine control systems. •Some familiarity with DCS, PLC, and HMI interfaces. •Some familiarity with DCS & PLC control systems. •Troubleshooting ladder logic, block logic, sequential logic, or statement logic-controlled systems. •Troubleshoot, configure, and implement integrated & stand-along HMI & communication protocols. •Train operators in performing minor maintenance tasks. •Apply high-level of safety standards & ensuring workplace safety (lockout/tagout, PPE, etc.) Requirements: •HS Diploma/GED •2+ years of demonstrated electrical experience in controls or instrumentation - OR - a combination of electrical experience with an associate degree in related field. Must have solid instrumentation skills. •Must pass a 15-question multiple choice basic electrical assessment (formulas are provided!) covering Ohms Laws, parts of simple motors & starters, testing a 3-phase motor, 480V 3-phase variable frequency drive, test heaters elements, basic troubleshooting, meter reading, and blueprint reading.

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