Instrumentation and Electrical Technician / I&E Tech

 I&E (Instrumentation & Electrical) Technician-Mapleton, IL

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

Arxada is looking for an I&E (Instrumentation & Electrical) Technician to be responsible for the support of field instrumentation, gas monitoring systems, and general electrical systems up to 480V in our Mapleton, IL location.  The I&E Technician will provide maintenance (preventive and corrective) and troubleshooting of process control instrumentation and electrical systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Final control element inspection and troubleshooting, repair and rebuild, replacement, installation, mechanical repair, calibration, and stroke testing.
• Motor & motor control troubleshooting & replacement.
• Commissioning and startup activities including, instrument loop inspection, loop check, configuration, calibration, and testing. Mechanical installation and function checking of final control elements.
• Analytical equipment expertise, troubleshooting, calibration, documentation for both monitoring and supervisory systems (O2, Combustibles, NOx, infrared, conductivity, and gas chromatograph).
• Support and maintenance of I/O hardware for DCS and PLCs based systems.
• Dedication to documentation updates and creation for plant specific maintenance tasks including calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. Update and follow plants instrument scope P&I and wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, cable scheduling, and instrument lists sheets.
• Adhere to LOTO and MOC procedures.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4-Year Apprenticeship or associate degree in industrial Instrumentation and Controls or similar field (preferred)

• 5+ years of relevant I&E experience or similar experience.
• Candidates must have familiarity and working knowledge of different low voltage electrical systems, including 120/208V and 277/480V configurations
• Chemical manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Understanding and hands on experience of control valves actuators, positioners, feedback, smart positioners, and solenoids.
• Experience with calibration, configuration, and repair of measurement/control instruments for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and pH.
• Knowledge of electrical motor controls, motor Starters, MCCs, VFD, 480-volt three phase systems.
• Familiar with electrical safety, Arc Flash, and process LOTO.
• Ability to use personal computer software for word processing, spreadsheet, and general business applications.

Arxada has world class offering intwo distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada 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 qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.