I & E Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician will troubleshoot and repair the industrial process instruments, electronics and test equipment to maximize operations for AMVAC’s specialty chemical manufacturing plant in Los Angeles, CA. The I&E Technician installs, repairs, maintains, adjusts and calibrates instruments used to control and measure variables such as level, pressure, flow, temperature, analytical, pH, motion, force and chemical composition. The I&E Technician adheres to standard I&E procedures and techniques and follows safe work practices at all times.

AMVAC, American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE : AVD) is a diversified agricultural and specialty products company focusing on crop protection, turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications. At American Vanguard, we believe in growth, innovation, and opportunity. We understand that a successful business is built on the strength of its people which is why we are dedicated to nurturing talent, fueling success and cultivating potential.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examine and test industrial instruments, electronic mechanisms and circuitry for defects
• Disassemble and repair or replace malfunctioning instruments, electronics and test equipment such as process control valves, controllers, transmitters, recorders, pneumatics, electrical wiring / circuitry, multi‐meters, environmental enclosures, weather meters and other necessary equipment
• Install and troubleshoot industrial electrical wiring; run wiring & install conduits according to ladder diagrams for motors, switches, instruments, variable speed drives, A / C, D / C, single phase and 3 phase
• Troubleshoot and program PLC (programmable logic controllers) and DCS (digital control systems)
• Inspect instruments, electronics and test equipment and adjust calibration to ensure functioning within specified standards on a regular basis
• Reassemble instrument, electronics or test equipment and test assembly for conformance to specifications
• Read and work from blueprints, schematics, P&ID’s, drawings and ladder diagrams
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of electrical control circuits
• Disconnect and rewire electric motors; troubleshoot & repair or replace motor starters
• Measure and test electric motors using a Megger to determine motor condition
• Use electrical hand tools, power tools and testers to install or repair electrical equipment
• Perform duties and functions while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including half-face, full‐face respirator or supplied air-breathing apparatus
• Comply with all safety, regulatory and environmental requirements; use equipment and materials properly and according to guidelines

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

AMVAC's BENEFITS AND MORE :

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Industrial Process Instrument & Electrical Technician

AMVAC- An American Vanguard Company - NYSE : AVD