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Emery Oleochemicals LLC
Instrument Technician
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An Instrumentation Technician carries out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of electronic equipment and process control and safety systems.
$68,036 / year median in Ohio
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Instrument Technician Emery Oleochemicals
LLC - 3.2
Cincinnati, OH Job Details Full-time $40.62 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications PLC-based control system operation Controlling experience Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook System troubleshooting Interpreting technical drawings Word embeddings Electronic systems troubleshooting Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Industrial equipment troubleshooting CMMS Electrical instrumentation Troubleshooting pneumatic systems Electrical control system maintenance Chemical plant experience Manufacturing company experience E & I Full Job Description Maintenance Instrument Technician Position Overview The Instrument Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing instrumentation and control systems used to measure and regulate flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition, and other process variables in a chemical manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in plant reliability, process stability, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Review manufacturer manuals, circuit diagrams, P&IDs, and blueprints to determine appropriate testing and maintenance procedures Inspect and test instruments and control systems using pneumatic, electrical, and electronic testing equipment Diagnose and repair faults in control valves, sensors, transmitters, final control elements, DCS systems, and PLCs Remove and replace defective components as needed Calibrate instrumentation and control devices according to manufacturer specifications Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and complete maintenance documentation and reports Install control and measurement instruments on existing and new equipment Partner with process operators and engineering to troubleshoot process and system issues Maintain accurate maintenance records within CMMS (SAP experience preferred) Support plant uptime and continuous improvement initiatives Required Qualifications Industrial instrumentation and controls experience in a manufacturing or chemical plant environment Strong troubleshooting skills with pneumatic and electronic systems Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and process schematics Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience using a CMMS system (SAP preferred) Ability to work extended hours (over 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week) as operational needs require Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Life InsuranceBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance