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Cushman & Wakefield · 1 week ago

Electrical and Instrumentation Automation Technician

Paris, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$34.85/hr - $41/hr

3+ years exp

C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues, keeping our client’s facility running smoothly all the time. The Electrical and Instrumentation Automation Technician will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting automation systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Team members must be able to work in a team-oriented and safe-conscious environment. “Safety First” expectations include, but are not limited to, PJHA process, Observation process, and compliance with all company / site safety guidelines and procedures

Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives and Servo motors, Rockwell is required

Perform PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo drives repair. Have the ability to read PLC logic for troubleshooting support

Assigned tasks list to include, but not limited to, testing, calibration, and repairs of pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, indicating, and control instruments / equipment. Tasks also include repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment, repairs and preventive maintenance on heating/air conditioning and/or refrigeration systems. Repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established standards

Collaborate with Engineering team to identify and implement automation system upgrades and improvements

Quickly diagnose and resolve electrical and automation related issues to minimize production interruptions

Perform loop checks, wiring terminations, and signal testing to ensure proper function of process control systems

This position requires the employee to work without supervision

Assist in formulating calibration standards / work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery

Must have working knowledge of the following topics: pH, flow, temperature, pressure, conductivity and mass measurements, AC and DC control methods, 24V – 480V electrical systems and troubleshooting, VFD’s, burner controls, smart meters, load cells, control valves, blueprint reading, mathematics, and preventive/predictive maintenance

Work from elevated areas (ladders, platforms, scaffolding, and others as required) utilizing fall protection equipment when needed

Must be able to operate and have knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial such as forklifts, scissors lifts, basket trucks, and bobcats

Must have the flexibility to work all shifts including holidays and weekends as demanded by the job

Ensures compliance with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures

Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals to include employee development planning

Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, meggers, HART Field Communicators to identify faults and verify performance

Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner

Accurate and timely administrative duties to include, but not limited to, time accounting and work order completion

Must maintain positive customer and employee relations

Train Team members on the operation and troubleshooting of automated systems

Stay updated with the latest technologies, techniques, and best practices in control systems and automation

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI knowledgeVFD troubleshootingIndustrial Controls experienceAutomation TechnologySafety complianceCustomer relationsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives and Servo motors, Rockwell is required

Perform PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo drives repair. Have the ability to read PLC logic for troubleshooting support

Tasks also include repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment

Repairs and preventive maintenance on heating/air conditioning and/or refrigeration systems

Collaborate with Engineering team to identify and implement automation system upgrades and improvements

Quickly diagnose and resolve electrical and automation related issues to minimize production interruptions

Perform loop checks, wiring terminations, and signal testing to ensure proper function of process control systems

This position requires the employee to work without supervision

Assist in formulating calibration standards / work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery

Must have working knowledge of the following topics: pH, flow, temperature, pressure, conductivity and mass measurements, AC and DC control methods, 24V – 480V electrical systems and troubleshooting, VFD's, burner controls, smart meters, load cells, control valves, blueprint reading, mathematics, and preventive/predictive maintenance