Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Job Responsibilities

Support the plant Instrumentation & Electrical system preventative maintenance programs for all production equipment including equipment calibration. Assist plant operations, engineers, and maintenance team members in tasks or troubleshooting involving equipment reliability and performance improvements.

• Work with Production Engineering, Quality, and other related departments to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Calibrate, test, inspect, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain electronic devices (PLCs, transmitters, controllers, etc.)
• Diagnose and repair electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls.
• Responsible for computer-driven control system and related devices
• Install, configure, and maintain variable frequency drives.
• Evaluate performance and reliability of prototype and actual equipment during operation production models.
• Perform routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and major equipment repairs (e.g., electrical and mechanical)
• Assist in the design, engineering, and procurement of electrical equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Assist in writing JSA’s.
• Follow safety procedures, rules and work in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical School training or certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ instrumentation and electrical experience required.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70e
• Ability to use calibration, electrical, infrared, and ultrasonic testing equipment
• Strong equipment / process technical knowledge
• Knowledge of DeltaV DCS
• Knowledge of Factory Talk software including minor programing changes and RSLogix 5000
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Able to attend training classes to keep current and new technologies
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Able to perform mathematical equations necessary for position's essential duties
• Must be able to work within a team group environment to perform maintenance task
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics and ladder logic
• Good communication skills
• Chemical manufacturing industry experience

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal-opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.