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Koppers Performance Chemicals, Inc
I&E Technician
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What they do
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.
$74,310 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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 Qualifications / Requirement s