The overall purpose of this job is to maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation, control circuits and equipment related to production processes so as to limit downtime and ensure the plant equipment are working optimally.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Verification of Equipment Parameters: Monitor control points to ensure they are operating properly.
Task Execution: Complete tasks and work orders in a timely manner with appropriate documentation according to standard operating procedures, applicable standards, guidelines, practices, and policies.
Calibration Plan: Prepare and implement a calibration plan for the plant equipment for cost-saving purposes.
Commissioning Support: Responsible for instrumentation and calibration of new commissioned equipment.
Preventive Maintenance: Carry out regular preventive maintenance of all machines.
Collaboration: Collaborate with other technicians during repairs.
Programming & Configuration: Handle configuration and programming of machines.
Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot machine breakdowns by carrying out repairs or spare replacements.
Technical Advice: Provide technical advice to operators and section heads on machine operations to increase efficiency.
System Installation: Oversee and participate in installing and maintaining electrical control systems and instrumentation systems including electronics, programmable controllers, meters, generators, transmitters, hydraulics, pneumatics and a variety of other systems; inspect installed systems to ensure proper operation.
Supervision & Safety: Provide lead supervision to assigned staff on proper safety procedures related to all work performed; oversee and participate in safety and training sessions.
Modifications: Conduct minor modifications on plant equipment to reduce operational costs (such as power consumption).
Equipment Research: Oversee the use, care, and operation of process control instrumentation, electrical, and related equipment; research, recommend and implement new and revised procedures, systems, and equipment for the plant.
Systems Repair: Oversee and participate in the repair of instrumentation systems, equipment, and components in the plant.
Engineering Support: Provide technical advice and support to operators, supervisors, and engineering staff.
Reporting: Maintain up-to-date records on operations and activities; coordinate and prepare a variety of reports for the Manager.
Other Duties: Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications
Degree in either Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
