Instrumentation Technician - 1st shift - A-Gas Americas

Instrumentation Technician

Who are we?

A-Gas is the global expert in the supply and full life-cycle management of specialty chemicals and gases, providing refrigerants, blowing agents, fire protection agents, and carbon credit offsets to our customers around the world. With industry-leading recovery, reclamation, and gas processing technologies, A-Gas continues to lead the industry in developing cutting-edge solutions designed to protect the environment. For more information on the A-Gas environmental journey go to our website at https://www.agas.com/us/.

We are looking for a talented Instrumentation Technician to carry out repairs, installation, and troubleshooting, for all instruments and electrical systems related to plant operations to ensure the smooth running of the site.

Why A-Gas?

A-Gas offers competitive pay, generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k), company-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, training initiatives, professional certifications, and tuition reimbursement program. It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, Come grow with us!

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems including but not limited to Generators, PLCs, electric motors, motor controls, flow equipment, alarm and telemetry systems, heating and exhaust systems, conduits, cables, and relays.

• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established procedures while utilizing the Maintenance connections system.

• Troubleshoots installs and calibrates various instruments, including level transmitters, time flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, and differential pressure transmitters.

• Performs basic mechanical repairs as required

• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations staff

• Provide electrical expertise including technical review for in-house modifications, additions, and major repairs.

• Work in accordance with all company policies relating to health & safety, lock-out tag-out, and other safety procedures.

• Other tasks as reasonably required.

Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications

• Essential

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • 3 or more years in a related field

  • Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs, fundamentals of DC current loop control, weigh scale load cell operation, motor starting control circuits, and interlock control systems

  • Understanding and interpreting schematics technical specifications and manufacturing manuals related to electrical repairs

  • Computer literate in Excel, Word, and Outlook

  • Working knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques

  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

  • Fabrication ability

• Must be available for Overtime work, holidays, weekends, and emergency call-out situations

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, stand for extended time periods

• Desirable

  • College courses completed in a related area, or skilled tradesman training

  • Experience with pressurized liquefied gas systems or HVAC background.

  • Experience with Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi PLC systems

  • Working knowledge of tuning PID loops

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.