Instrument & Electrical Technician I, II
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating electrical, instrumentation, control, and monitoring systems that support natural gas underground storage, pipeline, compressor, processing operations, and transmission regulating station assets associated with Nicor Gas’s Western Region Operations. Primary assignment will be out of the Troy Grove facility near Mendota, IL and will support additional facilities in the Rockford, Galena, Dixon and Geneseo areas.
This position maintains PLC, SCADA, power distribution, gas measurement, and process control systems; performs preventive and corrective maintenance; and supports regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and emergency response activities. The technician works closely with Operations, Engineering, and contractors to ensure equipment is operated safely, reliably, and in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
•Installs, inspects, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates and adjusts various pneumatic, hydraulic, electric and electronic devices.
•Installs, programs, troubleshoots and repairs various Programmable Logic (PLC) controls.
•Perform preventative maintenance checks on compressors, pumps, drivers, and auxiliary equipment, including utilization of Lockout/Tagout Programs.
•Performs Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) Compliance checks on all control systems and components.
•Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution systems up to and including 4160 VAC.
•Install, analyze and maintain gas measurement systems (Ultrasonic/DP/Orifice)
•Respond to emergency and operational needs whenever necessary.
•Identify and report safety and environmental concerns.
•Completes appropriate documentation and paperwork.
Required Qualifications/Experience
•Intermediate computer skills with MS operating system and current MS Office applications, and quick to learn other applications (i.e., company software).
•Associates degree in a technical field, or equivalent work experience.
•Working experience with 480 VAC motor controls including soft starts and VFDs.
•Proficiency in reading and interpreting single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical blueprints.
•Working knowledge of National Electric Code and NFPA 70E
•Experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, calibration instruments, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
•At least three years’ prior work experience in instrumentation, electronics and control systems.
•Experience with reciprocating and gas turbine engines and ancillary equipment.
•Knowledge/Experience with process controls and understanding of flammable high-pressure gas, liquid processing fundamentals, and safe handling practices.
•Experience with Rockwell Automation RS5000, RS500 and FTView software.
•Experience troubleshooting and commissioning 4-20ma pressure, temperature, and flow transmitters.
•Experience with GE iFix
•ISA CCST Certifications
Required License
•Valid driver’s license and safe driver’s record
Physical Requirements
•Lift and carry medium to heavy weight items.
•Reach overhead for items, stoop, bend, and twist while working.
•Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently.
•Other physical activities include crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions.
•Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to navigate a process plant and operate a computer.
NOTES:
The person in this position is required to work for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions. May be required to work periodically away from assigned location and may require overnight stays.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employees within this classification. Principle duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities that may be assigned this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as assigned by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Job Summary:
The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating electrical, instrumentation, control, and monitoring systems that support natural gas underground storage, pipeline, compressor, processing operations, and transmission regulating station assets associated with Nicor Gas’s Western Region Operations. Primary assignment will be out of the Troy Grove facility near Mendota, IL and will support additional facilities in the Rockford, Galena, Dixon and Geneseo areas.
This position maintains PLC, SCADA, power distribution, gas measurement, and process control systems; performs preventive and corrective maintenance; and supports regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and emergency response activities. The technician works closely with Operations, Engineering, and contractors to ensure equipment is operated safely, reliably, and in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
•Installs, inspects, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates and adjusts various pneumatic, hydraulic, electric and electronic devices.
•Installs, programs, troubleshoots and repairs various Programmable Logic (PLC) controls.
•Perform preventative maintenance checks on compressors, pumps, drivers, and auxiliary equipment, including utilization of Lockout/Tagout Programs.
•Performs Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) Compliance checks on all control systems and components.
•Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution systems up to and including 4160 VAC.
•Install, analyze and maintain gas measurement systems (Ultrasonic/DP/Orifice)
•Respond to emergency and operational needs whenever necessary.
•Identify and report safety and environmental concerns.
•Completes appropriate documentation and paperwork.
Required Qualifications/Experience
•Intermediate computer skills with MS operating system and current MS Office applications, and quick to learn other applications (i.e., company software).
•Associates degree in a technical field, or equivalent work experience.
•Working experience with 480 VAC motor controls including soft starts and VFDs.
•Proficiency in reading and interpreting single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical blueprints.
•Working knowledge of National Electric Code and NFPA 70E
•Experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, calibration instruments, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
•At least three years’ prior work experience in instrumentation, electronics and control systems.
•Experience with reciprocating and gas turbine engines and ancillary equipment.
•Knowledge/Experience with process controls and understanding of flammable high-pressure gas, liquid processing fundamentals, and safe handling practices.
•Experience with Rockwell Automation RS5000, RS500 and FTView software.
•Experience troubleshooting and commissioning 4-20ma pressure, temperature, and flow transmitters.
•Experience with GE iFix
•ISA CCST Certifications
Required License
•Valid driver’s license and safe driver’s record
Physical Requirements
•Lift and carry medium to heavy weight items.
•Reach overhead for items, stoop, bend, and twist while working.
•Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently.
•Other physical activities include crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions.
•Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to navigate a process plant and operate a computer.
NOTES:
The person in this position is required to work for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions. May be required to work periodically away from assigned location and may require overnight stays.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employees within this classification. Principle duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities that may be assigned this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as assigned by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
About Southern Company
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