Senior Instrumentation Technician

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Job description

The Fountain Group is currently seeking an Senior Instrumentation Technician for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Fremont, CA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

Pay: $32.21hr - (W2)

Shift: 2nd Shift: (Onsite).

12 - month assignment (with potential to extend or convert based on performance and budget).

Provides technical support, support the coordination of work activities, and follows established priorities within a team to ensure customer service needs are met.

Troubleshoot across all site automation technologies.

Resolves issues and improves operations by making necessary logic changes, recommending, and executing equipment upgrades, and assists in developing new processes and procedures.

Performs calibrations and associated corrective actions on production, facility, and utility equipment.

Maintains equipment by providing troubleshooting to ensure equipment performance is reliable and meets expectations.

This not only includes adjusting, repairing, and replacing components (sensors, cables, connectors, control boards, etc.), but also independent analysis of communications and configuration of systems and controllers.

Performs preventive, corrective, or emergency work orders and respond to service calls while the plant is in operation, which may include off-shift periods and weekends.

Corrective work may include replacing electrical or powered component, including multiple phase motors.

Assists in the review of PLC or HMI program logic during certifications or troubleshooting to better understand deviations from proper operation. Develops or updates machine logic and execute test protocols either independently or developed by Engineering and under their direction, depending on the complexity for the scope.

Maintains primary, secondary and/or working calibration standards.

Reviews calibration data sheets for departmental calibration standards to ensure standards are within manufacturer's stated tolerances.

Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and communicate results as required by SOP.

Executes test protocols developed by self or others (Reliability and/or Engineers) in support of the qualification of new and existing equipment. Consults with Engineer/Reliability, vendor, or project manager on results and feedback.

This may include support for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and related travel.

Works independently or with Reliability and Engineers on projects and improvement initiatives to ensure equipment meets site standards.

Reviews project designs and make recommendations for automation, measurement equipment, or calibration standards. Reviews and provide final approval (closing) on technician work orders.

Develops or guide the development of metrics and information to be used in root cause analysis (RCA) meetings.

Actively participates in and RCA meetings to identify and resolve calibration and equipment issues on a real time basis and improve business performance.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience in related technology: instrumentation, measurement, control, and /or troubleshooting.

Minimum of 5 years' experience with a demonstrated understanding of calibration methodology, loop-checking, advanced maintenance and repair of instrumentation, automation, process control systems, and troubleshooting.

Understanding of equipment start-up and project support.

Working knowledge of schematics, P&ID drawings, and ISA symbols & numbering.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, detail orientation and the ability to work independently or within a team environment.

Ability and willingness to maintain accurate records.

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at (phone number removed).

Please forward this to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.

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