BYK Additives & Instruments is one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments. Around the world, the additives of BYK ensure that coatings and plastics precisely obtain the desired properties and the correct quality.
We’re looking for a highly motivated, experienced Electrical/Instrument Technicianto join our team!
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit plans eligible to enroll within 30 days of hire!
- Annual Merit increases, Bonuses, and 401K Discretionary company match up to 5%!
- Opportunity for advancement and training opportunities for all employees!
This job is not eligible for sponsorship.
Summary: This position provides electrical and instrumentation support to plant operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Install industrial wiring and conduit.
2. Install, program, and troubleshoot motor control systems, including AC variable frequency and DC drives.
3. Install instrument wiring and complete unit programming.
4. Install instrumentation on various process equipment, including level transmitters, pressure transmitters and flow meters.
5. Calibrate process instrumentation, including setting high and low end points, setting the zero and span, validating flow rates and calibrating the linearity appropriate for the range measure, etc.
6. Install hard wire interlocks between instrumentation and actuated valves.
7. Setup, program, update, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and Emerson deltaV DCS.
8. Install, program, update, and troubleshoot touch screen panels.
9. Keep all backup systems current.
10. Keep all electrical maintenance and control computers software versions up to date.
11. Setup new software on computer systems
12. Wire and troubleshoot closed loop transmitter and transducer circuitry.
13. Organize, order parts, and complete electrical projects per national electrical code and NFPA 70E requirements.
14. Setup and organize new electrical projects.
15. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems in the automation bagging area, including robot, scales and baggers.
Technical Competencies
1. Able to read and understand schematics, manuals, and blueprints.
2. Able to use a laptop and handheld computer to program and troubleshoot process instrumentation.
3. A strong and diverse working knowledge of industrial equipment, including conveying systems, pumps, plant automation systems, gearboxes, blowers, motors, etc.
4. A strong and current working knowledge of electrical maintenance related skills, such as instrumentation troubleshooting and calibration, PLC and HMI / touch screen troubleshooting and programming, Industrial controls wiring and electrical building maintenance.
5. For senior level classification, additional requirements are: (1) an ability to work and complete all levels of tasks with minimal technical guidance from supervision, (2) a comprehensive working knowledge of plant PI&D drawings, plant operations, and plant controls, (3) an advanced ability to design, program, troubleshoot, and document PLC and DCS logic circuits and programs, and (4) demonstrated expertise diagnosing electrical, electronic, and instrumentation equipment.
Physical Requirements
1. Must meet physical requirements defined by the company, such as:
2. Must be able to lift 55 lbs. on a regular basis.
3. Must be able to climb stairs, squat, kneel and use arms, hands and fingers on a regular basis.
4. Must meet all visual requirements defined by the company.
5. Must be able to work in a cold environment in the winter and hot environment in the summer months.
6. Must be able to work around moving equipment.
7. The shift schedule may be adjusted as necessary based on business demands.
Behavioral Competencies
1. Safety Awareness (Recognizes and takes actions to improve conditions that affect employee safety)
2. Judgment and Problem Solving (Commits to an action after considering logical alternatives)
3. Initiative (Proactive; self-starter; performs work needed without direct supervision)
4. Adaptability (Willingness to meet changing job requirements and responsibilities, work flexible hours and cover for absent employees)
5. Analysis and Problem Solving (Analyzes data and information from available sources to determine cause and effect of problems)
6. Teamwork and Collaboration (Works effectively with team members, managers, and associates to accomplish company goals; takes actions that respect the needs and contributions of others.
QUALIFICATIONS – An individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities successfully. The competencies, above, and requirements, below, are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the ADA.
Successful candidate qualifications:
- o A high school diploma or GED.
- o An Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology or equivalent.
- o A journeymen electrical license (a master electrician’s license is preferred) or equivalent.
- o At least five years of electrical field experience, including at least three years in an industrial environment.
- o Good industrial electronics knowledge, excellent combustion knowledge, excellent mechanical aptitude, excellent process control knowledge, excellent PLC and industrial control systems knowledge.
- o A strong understanding and experience with Motor Controls, Pneumatics, PLCs, etc.
- o Excellent computer skills – Word, Excel, Outlook; SAP work order system or comparable system.
- o Excellent safety, attendance, and performance history.
- o Must possess a High School proficiency level of mathematics.
- o Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read, comprehend and issue written instructions.
- o A willingness to receive callbacks after normal working hours by participating and adhering to the on-call and internal call out programs.
- o Must be methodical, detail oriented, and possess the ability to multi-task.
Work overtime to fill in for vacation and sick-day relief and other shifts as needed
This job is not eligible for sponsorship.
In the ALTANA Group, you will work in a unique culture of innovation where the utmost importance is attached to promoting individual ideas and abilities as well as open, trusting interaction. ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 5% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work within the United States?
- Are able to work the second shift (3pm to 11pm)?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Gonzales, TX 78629 (Required)
Work Location: In person
