AAK · 1 day ago
Instrument & Controls Technician
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$72K/yr - $115K/yr
10+ years expAAK is a leading specialist producer of plant-based oils with a history of over 150 years. They are seeking an Instrument & Controls Technician to ensure the successful daily operation of the oil refining facility by maintaining and troubleshooting control systems and collaborating with staff to prioritize safety and compliance.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Lead the safety effort by personal example
Support full plant wide compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting and correcting near misses
Support 0 contractor accidents during major construction or anytime maintenance contractors are on site
Identify high-risk safety/ productivity issues and help remedy them
Adhere to SOPs and other work procedures as required to assure product quality and consistency to our customers
Ensure that all equipment is safely released to the technician following site Safe Work Permits and other Life Critical permits
Perform job tasks in a manner compliant with GMPs
Participate in company activities such as; Safety Committee, Audit committees, employee task forces, etc
Monitor, repair, maintain and troubleshoot all field instrumentation, electrical equipment and controls systems including plant safety systems and plant power systems
Install, loop check, maintain and troubleshoot process control systems comprised of transmitters, controllers, and valves operating in a PLC system
Calibrate, monitor, repair, maintain, label and document all field instruments such as transmitters, controllers, valves, PLCs, plant safety systems, plant power systems, utility systems (HVAC), pH and conductivity meters
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical distribution and protection circuits up to 480VAC
Fabricate and install rigid and flexible conduit, and run power and control wiring based on electrical code requirements
Properly select, install and wire 120V-480V motors, single phase to three phase based on needs
Strong working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Evaluate current instrumentation technology for process equipment,and make recommendations for improvements
Ensure all work orders are completed, documented and closed out in the site CMMS system, as per procedure
Provide on-call support during assigned weeks to ensure 24/7 coverage
Provide practical solutions to operations/ controls problems
Scope, estimate and execute small capital / maintenance projects along with maintenance manager/ project director/ operations, etc
Train other employees in light of their needs and company needs
Oversee the work by contractors as required on site to assure safe and quality performance
Look for opportunities to help work get done safer, faster and more cost effective
Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing wastage in pursuit of your daily work
Support goal of minimum part sparing consistent with production goals and local vendor sport services
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED with at least 10 years I&E (I&C) experience in a chemical, food, pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Familiarity with PLC based controls systems such as GE or Allen Bradley in a manufacturing environment
Ability to analyze and interpret technical problems related to instrumentation or PLC logic
Ability to read and understand company policies and procedures, technical datasheets or literature, P&IDs, electrical drawings (One-line drawings, loop drawings, control circuits, etc)
Ability to effectively present information either verbally or via written document (e-mail, MS Word/Excel, CMMS, etc) and respond to questions from groups of managers, co-workers, customers, and the general work force
Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations
Preferred
New Jersey Licensed Electrician (or working towards license)
ISA Certification (Certified Control System Technician, Certified Industrial Electrician, Certified Instrument Technician)
Benefits
Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
401(k) Plan with 100% match
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Company
AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
AAK has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Naren Mansharamani
Chief Financial Officer & Secretary to Board (Food Industry)
Samantha Pennello
HR Business Partner
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