I & E Tech

The Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician will troubleshoot and repair the industrial process instruments, electronics, and test equipment to maximize operations for AMVAC's specialty chemical manufacturing plant. AMVAC's I&E Technician installs, repairs, maintains, adjusts, and calibrates instruments used to control and measure variables such as level, pressure, flow, temperature, analytical, pH, motion, force, and chemical composition. The I&E Technician adheres to standard I&E procedures and techniques and follows safe work practices at all times.

AMVAC, an American Vanguard Company, has successfully served the results-driven global markets through development, manufacturing, and marketing products for agricultural and commercial use.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Examine and test industrial instruments, electronic mechanisms, and circuitry for defects

• Disassemble and repair or replace malfunctioning instruments, electronics, and test equipment such as process control valves, controllers, transmitters, recorders, pneumatics, electrical wiring/circuitry, multi‐meters, environmental enclosures, weather meters, and other necessary equipment

• Install and troubleshoot industrial electrical wiring; run wiring & install conduits according to ladder diagrams for motors, switches, instruments, variable speed drives, A/C, D/C, single phase, and 3-phase

• Troubleshoot and program PLC (programmable logic controllers) and DCS (digital control systems)

• Inspect instruments, electronics, and test equipment and adjust calibration to ensure functioning within specified standards on a regular basis

• Reassemble instruments, electronics, or test equipment and test assembly for conformance to specifications

• Read and work from blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, drawings, and ladder diagrams

• Perform troubleshooting and repair of electrical control circuits

• Disconnect and rewire electric motors; troubleshoot & repair or replace motor starters

• Measure and test electric motors using a Megger to determine motor condition

• Use electrical hand tools, power tools, and testers to install or repair electrical equipment

• Perform duties and functions while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including half-face, full‐face respirator or supplied air-breathing apparatus

• Comply with all safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements; use equipment and materials properly and according to guidelines

Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience working as an I &E Technician in a manufacturing plant or similar industrial setting working around chemicals and/or hazardous materials

• Experience wiring, rewiring, and disconnecting electrical control circuits, electrical motors, and motor starters

• Ability to safely use electrical hand tools, power tools, and testers to install or repair electrical equipment

• Proficient at troubleshooting and repairing industrial process instruments, electronics, and test equipment including process control valves, controllers, transmitters, recorders, and pneumatics

• Understand and knowledgeable in using the proper equipment to test for pressure, levels, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition

• Troubleshoot and calibrate pH and conductivity transmitters utilizing base or acids

• Use, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic actuators

• •nstrumentation loops using loop sheets

• Fabricating and installing instrument tubing

• Assess a motor's condition using a Megger; repair or replace as required

• PLC (programmable logic controllers) and DCS (digital control systems) troubleshooting

• Operate a Forklift to move equipment and loads to and from work areas

• Computer skills including EXCEL & MS Word

• Excellent communication and listening skills; Able to follow verbal and written instructions

• Regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, safely lift/move up to 50 lbs and 100 lbs occasionally

• Math skills including add, subtract, multiply and divide, fractions and decimals; compute rate, ratio, percent; draw and interpreting graphs

• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as job duties demand

• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical, drug test, and background checks

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED Required

• Certificate from college or technical school

• Safety and/or Hazardous Materials certifications or training (OSHA, HAZWOPER, etc.)

AMVAC OFFERS

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision

• Hourly compensation starts from $24 to $40

• Life and AD&D insurance for employees and their families

• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching

• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP)

• Additional benefits include Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay and Wellness program