Senior Instrumentation & Controls Specialist

Overview

Lead instrumentation & controls maintenance, calibrations, and mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

• technical troubleshooting
• hardware support
• instrument calibration
• control specs
• plc programming
• pid tuning

Tasks

-The Senior Instrumentation & Controls Specialist will also direct the technical troubleshooting of plant equipment with the other I&C Specialists. -Provide hardware and software application support assistance to engineers, maintenance and production. -The Senior Instrumentation & Controls Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all instrument calibrations and batching system performance checks are completed in a timely manner and results reported to appropriate personnel. -Participate on large project teams in the development of control/instrumentation system specifications and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of new equipment systems -Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, SDS, safety materials, system drawings, Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), electrical schematics, PLC ladder logic and blue prints to troubleshoot and maintain systems -Lead the development and execution of small projects that are electrical/controls in nature. -Coordinate work planning and scheduling with the Maintenance Supervisor Participate in the execution of controls related capital projects. -Setup and configure replacement electronic and controls components to fit specific applications -Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections -Perform system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding and power testing -The Senior Instrumentation & Controls Specialist will mentor and teach the other I&C Specialist so that consistent testing and calibrations are obtained by each associate. -Specify, organize and maintain adequate spare parts and modules for control and instrumentation systems -Perform instrument calibrations – adjust or replace instrument as needed -Tune automatic feedback control loops using PID controllers -Assists in the development and implementation of processes needed to maintain the controls system at 'World Class' standards -Reload and reboot PLC to restore faulted equipment -Maintain appropriate documentation as required in the instrumentation calibration program -Perform batching system performance checks to verify system is operating within tolerances

Requirements

• instrumentation
• troubleshooting
• plc
• industrial networking
• deltav
• cmms

What You Bring

-As well as being an Instrumentation & Controls Specialist the position also requires the ability and knowledge to perform the following tasks. This includes but is not limited to: -Instrumentation including temperature, pressure, level, flow and mass density -Exceptional troubleshooting skills -Documented training in control and instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance -Demonstrated ability to solve problems, troubleshoot complicated process control systems, apply root cause failure techniques and make appropriate changes to avoid future reoccurrences -Highly Motivated Self Starter -Database architecture and system interfaces -Exceptional Time Management Skills -The Senior Instrumentation & Controls Specialist demonstrated skills will be: -Demonstrated knowledge of Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Control Systems. This shall include the ability to read & troubleshoot PLC ladder logic -Industrial Networking: Profibus, Modbus, AS-i Bus, Foundation FieldBUS -Chemical manufacturing experience is preferred -Demonstrated ability to utilize MS-Excel to analyze data and other computer applications such as MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, Mini-Tab and e-mail -Ability to manage multiple tasks at once -Track record of increased technical competence and responsibilities -Demonstrated leadership skills that includes strong initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision -VFD, Servo and motion controls -Capable of interfacing with all levels of the workforce, laterally as well as vertically (exempt and non-exempt), operations, maintenance, management, plant engineering, contractors, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner -The ideal candidate will be proficient in process control and instrumentation including: -Good Communication Skills In English (Written and Verbal) -Knowledgeable and able to use the maintenance dept. CMMS, preferably MVP One. Entry of work requests and completion of assigned work orders with feedback comments is required. -A minimum of 5 years industrial manufacturing experience. -Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and troubleshoot electrical/electronic circuits -Attention to Detail -Team Orientation (Collaborate with plant leadership, users and team members) -Demonstrated knowledge and ability to calibrate industrial instrumentation -HMI's: Wonderware and Panelviews -Demonstrated ability to give clear, concise communications regarding background information, observations, and conclusions with recommendations on corrective actions -Emerson DeltaV DCS

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About Trinseo

-Carved a niche in specialty materials by blending legacy plastics and latex binder businesses. -Public listing on the NYSE in 2014 funded global expansion and innovation. -Materials are found in everyday essentials like vehicle components, medical devices, appliances, packaging, carpeting, and tires. -A standout moment includes supplying polycarbonate resin for Ford’s award-winning headlamp bracket. -Focus on streamlining assets and exiting joint ventures to fuel transformation and margin rebound. -Headquartered in Pennsylvania, with early-generation polymer labs in Europe contributing to global reach.

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