Instrumentation Technician

DuPont’s Experimental Station in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Instrumentation Technician!

This role will have a focus in Instrumentation to satisfy the site's Research Craft E&I Organization’s needs including the installation, maintenance, and repair of R&D equipment in a safe, timely, and craftsman-like manner.

DuPont offers an excellent benefits package that includes a generous 401k match, health and dental insurance, 15 days of vacation, a variable bonus plan, and much more!

Typical duties of an E&I Mechanic include, but are not limited to:

• Follows safe work practices as set forth by company standards, NFPA, and other codes in electrically classified and non-classified areas.

• Uses Lock, Tag, Clear and Try procedure and other safe work procedures before beginning work on equipment and systems.

• Work in PSM (Process Safety Management) rated and non-PSM facilities and strictly adhere to safety principles and policies as a condition of employment.

• Read and understand schematics and P&ID’s.

• Tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic equipment and electrical circuits as required by using specialized instruments such as multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters, oscilloscopes, and frequency meters and computers. Installs specialized troubleshooting equipment for diagnostics

• Troubleshoots process control computer systems, including but not limited to DCS, PLCs, Control Logix, and RS Logix using portable computers; troubleshoots temperature, level, and pressure control instruments and processors; troubleshoots AC or DC variable speed drives and speed control systems.

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on equipment, following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of research equipment or perform scheduled maintenance repairs of same equipment as needed.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.

• Perform regular preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment.

• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, welding, cutting and material handling equipment in performing duties.

A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. This position does not offer any relocation assistance.

The following are required:

• High School diploma /GED required

• Journeyman or Master Electrical License for the State of Delaware, if candidate does not have a DE license, their willingness to go through the State Apprenticeship to acquire the license is mandatory

• 5 years of Instrumentation experience

• Ability to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and short notice call ins as required

• Ability to: lift 10 lbs. frequently, 25 lbs. regularly, 55 lbs. occasionally; climb stairs, ladders, and columns; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, utilize visual acuity, reach overhead, hear and respond to alarms

• Ability to learn new computer software systems and have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toed shoes, hardhat, Nomex® clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, hearing protection, arc protective clothing, and respirator as needed

• Able to troubleshoot and maintain 12volt to 480volt systems

• Knowledge of programmable logic controls and other control systems, human machine interface, motor starters/VFDs, Mechanical drive systems, conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.

• Interpretation and application of National Electrical Code

• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team or as an individual

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – Written and Verbal

• A valid driver’s license

The following are preferred:

• Previous experience in a research and development facility

• A degree or Certificate from an accredited college or technical school in the Instrumentation field such as NCCER or CCST

• Experience with SAP-PM

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology

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