Instrument Technician jobs in Knoxville, TN

JOB SUMMARY

Genera is constructing a commercial scale facility in Vonore, Tennessee that will convert agricultural fibers into pulp for sale into the market and making molded fiber products such as disposable food containers and other paper products. This position will perform efficient and effective electrical and instrument maintenance activities in a way that maximizes safe production of quality products and minimizes cost and protects the environment. These tasks are to be performed on a day to day basis following site goals. Level will be determined by skill and ability. 12-hour shifts.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Calibration of all instruments.
• Maintaining the latest updates of instruments.
• Fully qualified to safely work on all site incoming electrical, capacitors, MCCs, switchgear, and equipment and building wiring systems.
• Owns and troubleshoots Siemens and Rockwell process control software and field panels and communication as well as other PLCs.
• Troubleshoot, fabricate, install, repair, calibrate, troubleshoot check and adjust plant electrical and instrument equipment including power systems, motors and controls, burners, wiring, digital, electronic and pneumatic instruments., controls, parts and services to maintain the highest level of utilization.
• Works closely with Maintenance Technician and Operating Technicians on site and assists team mates in completing tasks outside the scope of typical responsibilities.
• Maintains parts inventory.
• Capable of troubleshooting robotics.
• Controls site safety and security and assists in planning maintenance work with operations, contractors, and other plant personnel.
• Works as part of the team, communicates well with personnel at all organizational levels in a professional manner, and maintains a respectful work environment.
• Capable of basic mechanical parts exchange such as pumps, especially on the back shift.
• Ability to read and understand process programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of plant safety, environment and good maintenance practices
• Good understanding of equipment process control and plant operating aptitude
• Associates degree or technical school certification in industrial instrumentation and electrical skills preferred

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through the company career site and willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial experience working on industrial instruments and controls, plus experience working on single and three-phase electrical systems; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk and/or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, to reach with hands and arms, climb ladders and stairs, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch and push or pull on objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position will require the use of safety equipment and clothing, including eye and hearing protection, hard hats, and respiratory protection and safety shoes. Where noise levels exceed allowable limits, hearing protection is required and provided.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.