Instrumentation Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Responsible for the instrumentation maintenance program in their assigned areas including preventive and corrective maintenance, spare parts management, and projects are assigned by the supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components
• Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment. 
  
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems. 
  
• Assemble, test, and maintain circuitry or electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronics, using hand and power tools.
• Adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components, using hand tools and soldering iron. 
  Write reports and record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, and specifications to assist engineers. 
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts. 
• Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment. 
• Provide user applications and engineering support and recommendations for new and existing equipment wit regard to installation, upgrades, and enhancement. 
• Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, and to provide information on product use. 
• Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans 
• Design basic circuitry and draft sketches for clarification of details and design documentation under engineers' direction, using drafting instruments and computer aided design (CAD) equipment. 
  
• Write computer or microprocessor software programs. 
  Develop and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts, and systems.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Ladder logic programming and troubleshooting using the Allen-Bradley RSLogix family of programming software. 
• HMI project development and modification using the Allen-Bradley RSView family of developmental software. 
• Data transfer via Serial, Data Highway +, Control Net and Ethernet protocols. 
• Through knowledge of measurement and control instrumentation equipment used in industrial process control including temperature, level, pressure, flow, density, particle size, Ph/ORP, conductivity, and material weight instruments. 
• Proficient in reading and understanding instrument loop diagrams, instrument data/spec sheets and PID diagrams. 
• Trough knowledge of repair, testing and calibration of electrical, pneumatic, and electro-hydraulic control valves. 
• Dead-weight bench testing and calibration of pressure instruments. 
• VFD drives. 
• AC to DC rectifiers. 
• Low voltage control systems. 
• Fiber optics. 
• Proficient in the safe use of a variety of test equipment used for the proper calibration, setup, and diagnostics of process instrumentation equipment. 
• Blueprint reading, one-line power and control diagrams, mechanical math skills. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• 5 Years' experience in maintenance and installation of process instrumentation in a mining or heavy industry environment preferred. 
• Accredited apprenticeship or formal vocational training in the instrumentation field or Bachelor's degree with previous industrial experience
• High school diploma or GED certificate. 
• English language fluency. 
• Knowledge of NFPA 70B (Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance) 
  Knowledge of NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace) 
  

ASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state, or federal law(s).

Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.