Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application.

With headquarters in Woodinville, WA, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational milestones for a more sustainable future.

Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), BASF, Resonac , and SK Inc, Group14 recently raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.

S. Department of Energy to scale its technology.

WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD

The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now.

The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.

Group14’s dedication to meeting the battery demands of today through lithium-silicon battery innovation and scalable commercial manufacturing processes are what differentiates us and makes us a reliable partner.

Recognized by the Department of Energy for its novel, drop-in ready nanomaterials and reliable industrial-scale process, Group14 serves the global transition to an all-electric future.

The Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining all instrumentation and process control equipment with demonstrated proficiency using electrical test equipment including voltmeter, ammeter, etc.

The Instrumentation Technician must have the ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of instrumentation including pH probes, level transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meters, and related equipment.

They will work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks.

All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING :

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and service a variety of industrial process controls, laboratory equipment and industrial automation including routine calibration and preventative maintenance activities.
• Conducts preventative maintenance tasks using equipment such as process meters, process simulators, thermography, ultrasonic testing, megger and oscilloscope.
• Assists in developing, executing, and expanding a Preventive Maintenance program and working towards a tracking system with predictive maintenance practices, while being flexible to cover emergency maintenance.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR :

• Associate’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent relative experience in an industrial or military environment.
• A strong background in process controls and instrumentation.
• Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments (i.e. pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators and PID controllers) is necessary.
• Must be willing to work overtime and adjust shifts as needed and willing to assist in all maintenance related activities including facilities and other repairs as necessary.
• Understanding of Preventive Maintenance programs (CMMS).
• Understanding of industry standard safety practices such as : LOTO, PPE, permitting, hot work, equipment line break, fall protection, safe work, accident prevention, etc.
• Must be able to read, follow and identify components depicted on P&ID’s, schematics & engineered drawings.
• Must pass an onsite aptitude demonstration.

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE :

• Working knowledge of Parker, Allen Bradley, and Siemens AC variable frequency drives, PLCs and associated protocols.
• Experience working in a constantly changing start-up environment.
• CMMS experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to stand for a minimum of two hours without assistance.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear a full-face respirator for 30-60 minute periods.
• Must be able to operate forklift and aerial lift platforms to work at heights up to 26 feet on a limited basis, 14 feet on average when needed.

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS :

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Benefits are 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Stock options

GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies.

So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day.

We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel Group14 is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.

Group14 is committed to a safe and productive work environment. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment drug screenings for substances in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Please note that our pre-employment drug screening process does not include testing for THC.

Please note : We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.

• The base pay range for this position is $35 / hr - $40 / hr. All positions come with a company bonus and stock options. The actual base pay offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, the applicant’s qualifications for the position;
• years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held;

other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the position is located.

NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND SEARCH FIRMS

Group14 does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from staffing agencies and search firms. Any resumes or candidate submittals sent to our careers site (directly or via job boards) or directly to Group14 employees will not be eligible for any placement fee, and the resume / candidate will be added to our database for direct recruitment.

Group14 only assigns positions to staffing agencies and search firms who are pre-approved by HR and that we have a current agreement with.

Not all positions are eligible for a placement fee.