Instrument Mechanic (Instrumentation Craft

Title:      Instrument Mechanic (Instrumentation Craft)

                Employer Job Id:             4265

Location:             Niagara Falls, NY

                Posted Date:     July 15, 2014

Employer:           Olin Chlor Alkali Products

                Apply By:            September 13, 2014

Description

    Olin Chlor Alkali has an opening for an Instrument Technician at our Niagara Falls, NY location.  Based on results from the hiring process, successful candidate will either come on board as part of our maintenance development program or as a journeylevel Instrument Technician.  It is strongly preferred that candidates be journeylevel as an instrument technician.  We will give preference to candidates that possess Journeylevel instrumentation knowledge and skills.

    Instrument technicians troubleshoot equipment instrumentation, control systems (DCS/PLC/MLC) and ladder logic. Instrument Technicians receive very little descriptive information concerning the production problem and learn to calibrate, install and maintain a variety of instruments used to measure temperature, level, pressure, pH, conductivity and flow.  He or she will install & maintain pneumatic systems; monitor specific equipment; and may monitor and replace control valves.  Instrument Technicians participate in safety meetings and training activities and follow established safety and operating procedures and practices.

    To qualify as a Journeylevel Instrument Technician, candidate must meet criteria outlined below.  Journeylevel Instrument Technicians work with minimum supervision and daily duties involve reading and interpreting work orders, technical descriptions and safety manuals and maintaining records to comply with company, state and federal compliance regulations.

    Successful candidate that qualifies into the development instrument technician program will complete a training program of up to 24 months, including classroom, laboratory, vendor and CBT components.  At the conclusion of the 24-month training period, hires into the development program must have satisfied the training requirements for an instrument technician.

    Job activities involve working near heavy equipment, various gases, moving machinery, high (up to 150 ft.) locations and congested areas.  Improper actions or mistakes could result in serious injury or lethal accidents.  Burns and explosions are a potential hazard.   Errors in work could result in loss of production.  Errors in judgment could result in serious damage to machines and equipment costing thousands of dollars.  Necessity of continuous operation demands cooperation, teamwork, and close attention.

Minimum Qualifications:

    High school diploma or G.E.D. required

    Candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

    Two years continuous and current industrial instrumentation experience; or

    Completed Associate of applied science degree* in an instrumentation related discipline; or

    Completed Military Maintenance A School (Electronics Technician or Interior Communications programs only)

    Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly

    Must be able to work call-ins and overtime when support is needed.

    Able to pass a functional physical testing and able to use standard safety equipment; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

    Able to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights.

    Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces

    Pass a physical, drug screen and background check if job offer is received and accepted.

Preferred Qualifications:

    Please note, to be considered for the Journeylevel Instrument technician position, you must have the following higher level certifications:

    Minimum of 5 years instrumentation work experience (industrial setting preferred) or Journeylevel as an Instrument Technician

    Demonstrated proficiency as an Instrument Technician

    A complete employment application that explains a detailed work history required (resume must cover at least 5 years instrument technician work experience)

    Pay:  Journeyman Instrument Technician starting rate = $29.45 with progression to top rate of $32.21 typically after 6 months to a year.  Junior level Instrument Technician starting rate = $28.19 with progression over 2 years to top rate (currently $32.21).

    Degree has to be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U. S. Dept. of Education

 

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