LANXESS

Instrumentation Technician

LANXESS • $104K *
Kalama, WA 98625In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two-year degree or certificate in Instrument Technology or a related field
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot open and closed-loop systems
  • Experience with control valve actuators and mounts
  • Skilled in installing and configuring positioners on control valves
  • Ability to read and interpret valve markings and technical drawings
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Strong safety awareness and compliance with safety equipment protocols

Responsibilities

  • Install and calibrate a variety of field instruments
  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC and DCS hardware issues
  • Maintain instruments on new and existing equipment in the plant
  • Work outdoors in various industrial conditions
  • Respond to emergency calls, including evenings and weekends as necessary

Benefits

  • Regular Monday to Friday schedule with the possibility of overtime
  • Opportunity to work in diverse environmental conditions
  • Hands-on experience with advanced control systems and instrumentation
  • Comprehensive safety training and protocols
  • Involvement in industrial maintenance and troubleshooting projects
Full Job Description
Job Highlights

  • Responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field instruments.
  • Field Instruments include pressure / temperature / flow / level transmitters, switches, analyzers, recorders, controllers, I/P's, control valves, boiler control systems, etc.
  • Ability to troubleshoot PLC and DCS hardware problems.
  • Ability to work outdoors in an industrial environment.
  • Install and maintain instruments on new or existing plant equipment and processes.
  • The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 330 p.m. Must be willing to work overtime and respond to calls on weekends and evenings as needed.


Experience / Skills

  • Two year degree or certificate in Instrument Technology or related field
  • Ability to troubleshoot open and closed loop systems and controllers
  • Bench set actuators and mounts for control valves
  • Install and set up a positioner on a control valve
  • Interpret valve markings and nameplate information
  • Identify valve components from specific drawings
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Work in a safe manner and use proper safety equipment
  • This position requires the ability to
    • Walk, climb, squat, bend, kneel, crawl, twist or stand for long periods of time.
    • Lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
    • Wear necessary PPE including respirator and SCBA (must be clean shaven)
    • Work in a physical outdoor industrial environment (including during inclement weather).
    • Work in confined spaces and at elevated locations.
    • Use a fire extinguisher or other firefighting equipment in emergency situations.
    • Successfully pass the pre-screening requirements, including a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Respirator test (must be clean shaven) and drug screen.


Location Kalama
Employee Type Regular

About LANXESS

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.8 billion in 2019 and about 14,300 employees in 33 countries. The company is currently represented at 60+ production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics.
Learn more about LANXESS
Size
14,886 employees
Industry
Business Services
NASDAQ
LNXSF
* Ladders Estimates

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