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Williams College · 1 day ago

Instrumentation and Control Technician

Williamstown, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50/hr - $50/hr

Williams College is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Technician to oversee the operation of equipment at their Combined Heat and Power Facility. The role involves providing technical expertise, leading maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety and compliance within the facility.

Education

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Direct and lead the maintenance of the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) facility at Williams College, including the Steam Turbine Generator, Diesel Generators, Steam Boilers, and Siemens Software Systems

Calibrate pneumatic and electronic control valves, and annually calibrate all transmitters within the CHP facility

Maintain air compressors, air dryers, and related equipment in order to provide uninterrupted service of instrument air and plant air, taking necessary readings, data, and logging same

Coordinate the daily maintenance work required to maintain plant availability

Work with outside vendors to learn and maintain current software systems and programs used for controlling plant equipment, including tuning of controls and valves. This may require offsite schooling and trainings

Maintain a thorough knowledge of all the power plant systems, operations, and emergency response procedures and when necessary, access the appropriate plant manuals

Establish high standards and assist with training of instrumentation and controls to plant employees

Communicate with outside departments and shifts both internally and externally

Ensure the safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, and economic operation of the plant

Ensure compliance with applicable plant operating procedures and policies

Ensure proper 'Lock-out/Tag-out' procedures are followed, logged, and administered per plant policy procedures, including monitoring the work status

Ensure that all personnel within the plant (Williams employees, contractors, etc.) adhere to all safety guidelines

Qualification

Massachusetts Hoisting License2nd Class Engineers LicenseLicensed ElectricianSiemens PCS 7Boiler Management SystemsUse toolsLift 50 poundsCommunication skills

Required

Must hold a current Massachusetts Hoisting License classifications 1C and 3A

Possess a current Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineers License or higher

Licensed Electrician in the state of Massachusetts

Must hold a valid driver license

High school diploma or GED required

Ability to use hand and power tools, multimeters, and specialized tools as required

Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally

Ability to lift 50 pounds and remain active for 12 hour periods

Ability to navigate throughout the heating plant and multiple levels using stairs and ladder climbing

Benefits

Williams College’s robust benefits package, designed to support your work and overall health and wellness.

Company

Williams College

Williams College is a private, liberal arts college.

Founded in 1793

Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.williams.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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