Job Description

Western Digital

The next big thing in data is you!

As Instrumentation and Controls Technician you will perform inspection, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide variety of industrial instrumentation and control systems used in the production, treatment and distribution of pure water systems and waste treatment systems, HVAC systems, pneumatic systems, mechanical systems, environmental systems, and clean room environmental systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Performs installation, maintenance, repairs, calibration and testing on a wide variety of industrial instrumentation that records, indicates, controls and regulates level, flow, pressure, temperature and humidity, vacuum, position and environmental analysis and control.
* Troubleshoots power and control circuits, programmable logic controller (PLC) and direct digital control (DDC) controlled systems; controls loop theory and application, variable speed drives (VFD) and associated components.
* Makes periodic preventative maintenance inspections of all electronic and electromechanical metering, control & regulating instruments.
* Lays out, installs and places into service new metering devices.
* Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and specifications in making installations or performing major repair work.
* Must wear ANSI safety shoes composite toe and personal protective equipment.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
* Daily and punctual attendance in the job site is required.
* No travel required.
* Scope of Responsibility

* Position reports to: Maintenance and Operations Supervisor
* Level of supervision the employee receives:
* Works under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness and conformance to standard practice, precedent or policy.

Job Specifications, Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

* Considerable knowledge and practical applications of the concepts and principles of electronic and pneumatic process controls.
* Knowledge and understanding of the functions of electronic pressure, level, temperature and other transmitters.
* Skill in the application of operational principles, basic programming, and general principles of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
* Ability to keep records, manage multiple project schedules, prepare accurate reports, and demonstrate communication skills.
* Knowledge and adherence to all company and client contractor Health, Safety & Environment policies and procedures.
* Ability to perform building operations, respond to alarms, and implement corrective actions.
* Skill in utilizing computer software (e-mail, Word, Excel) to accomplish a variety of tasks.
* Must provide his/her own basic tools (screw drivers, wrenches, pliers, hammer, etc.) to perform work duties.
* Knowledge of the operation of programmable logic controllers and man machine interface software and hardware.
* Skill in diagnosing and making changes to PLC and SCADA/HMI software and hardware.
* Professionalism Shows respect for the opinions of others and behaves in such a way as to ensure an atmosphere free of needless interruptions, difficulty and/or discrimination.
* Teamwork Performs routine tasks to assist co-workers in the immediate work area; follows instructions to complete assignments.
* Planning and Evaluating Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements, coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals, and monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
* Decision-Making Generates alternatives, considers risks, and evaluates and chooses the best alternative in order to make a determination, draw conclusions, or solve a problem.
* Technical Problem Solving Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies systems malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.
* Electrical Basic knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance. Skilled in operating a variety of electrical tools and instruments.
* High School diploma or possession of a GED Certificate (Required)
* 5 years of experience with knowledge of the maintenance, repair and calibration of electrical control systems (Required)
* A combination of appropriate experience and education may be substituted for the minimum experience and education requirement
* 3+ years: PLC programming experience (helpful for SOO creation)
* 2+ years: On-site construction support (coordinating daily with construction, answering RFIs)

ABOUT WESTERN DIGITAL

The future. Its on you. You & Western Digital.

Weve been storing the worlds data for more than 50 years. Once, storage was the most important thing we could do for data. Now, were helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and government organizations come to us for the technologies and solutions needed to bring meaning and value to their ever-increasing diversity of data.

But we cant do it alone. Todays exceptional data challenges require your unique skills. You can be the next big thing in data.

Western Digital data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.

Western Digital is an equal opportunity employer.

Western Digital does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a persons gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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