AmSty · 19 hours ago
Instrument & Electrical Technician
Gales Ferry, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$62K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expAmSty is a manufacturing company located in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, seeking an Instrument & Electrical Technician. The role involves maintaining instruments and electrical systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance procedures.
ChemicalManufacturingRecyclingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in the Electrical Work Practices - As this person gains experience he/she will be expected to perform the role of facility representative as defined in the electrical work practices
Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions
Removes and replaces components at the board level
Identifies DCS and PLC hardware problems and replaces cards
Troubleshoots and programs PLC software
Calibrates process instruments according to applicable standards as well as operates and maintains instrument and electrical testing equipment
Maintains electrical hardware typically up to 480 volts
Plans, prioritizes, and schedules instrument and electrical maintenance with supervision and technician input
Designs and implements corrective actions identified in incident reports and work orders
Maintains and completes instrument and electrical system preventative maintenance activities
Identifies and defines required procedures and inspection frequency
Generates and evaluates reliability data from the maintenance database (EMTS)
Determines areas of focus for reliability/cost reduction projects
Requests/performs failure analysis as needed
Designs instruments loops and electrical systems
Specifies, requisitions, and installs instruments and electrical components (measurements of flow, temperature, pressure)
Serves as electrical subject matter expert on capital project reviews
This job includes working outdoors in inclement weather (sometimes for an extended period)
This job requires climbing stairs
This job may require lifting up to 50 lbs
Follows and ensures compliance of all plant safety and maintenance procedures
Other duties as assigned by the Plant Leader
Qualification
Required
High school diploma is required
Two years of experience as an instrument technician in a manufacturing environment
Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in the Electrical Work Practices
Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions
Removes and replaces components at the board level
Identifies DCS and PLC hardware problems and replaces cards
Troubleshoots and programs PLC software
Calibrates process instruments according to applicable standards as well as operates and maintains instrument and electrical testing equipment
Maintains electrical hardware typically up to 480 volts
Plans, prioritizes, and schedules instrument and electrical maintenance with supervision and technician input
Designs and implements corrective actions identified in incident reports and work orders
Maintains and completes instrument and electrical system preventative maintenance activities
Identifies and defines required procedures and inspection frequency
Generates and evaluates reliability data from the maintenance database (EMTS)
Determines areas of focus for reliability/cost reduction projects
Requests/performs failure analysis as needed
Designs instruments loops and electrical systems
Specifies, requisitions, and installs instruments and electrical components (measurements of flow, temperature, pressure)
Serves as electrical subject matter expert on capital project reviews
This job includes working outdoors in inclement weather (sometimes for an extended period)
This job requires climbing stairs
This job may require lifting up to 50 lbs
Follows and ensures compliance of all plant safety and maintenance procedures
Other duties as assigned by the Plant Leader
Preferred
Also preferred – two-year craft degree and electrical license
Benefits
401k Plan with company match
Company sponsored healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision)
Profit-sharing
Company
AmSty
At AmSty, we’re driven by a simple purpose: to create essential, sustainable materials that help build safe communities and support healthy living.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephen Berthelot
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Susan Suraci Fernandez
Senior Executive Assistant to CEO
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