Instrument Technician

Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are ENABLING TOMORROW'S SOLUTIONS TODAY.

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Overview

The ICE (Instrumentation, Controls, Electrical) Technician applies electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry. Assembles and tests motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles. Diagnosis causes of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventive and corrective maintenance. The ICE Technician is focused very strongly on Instrumentation Calibrations, Valve and Instrument PMs and Control Valve support. As a function of this position, the ICE Technician may be involved with the generation, collection, storage, and preparation of shipments of hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the production areas, inspecting equipment for potential and actual hazards, wear, leaks, and other conditions requiring maintenance or shut down.
• Maintaining and achieving safety and environmental regulations during maintenance activities with compliance to all regulatory permits.
• Reading Standard Operating Procedures to ascertain job scope, tools, permits required to complete tasks.
• Responding to verbal, written, or electronic instructions from Supervisor and / or Maintenance Planner / Scheduler.
• Maintaining work areas to acceptable standards of housekeeping and sanitation.
• Effectively interacting with other employees in a team environment.
• Conducting and documenting as required, inspections on safety equipment, process equipment, and forklifts.
• Participating in safety processes as well as various special committees or teams to ensure continued safe and efficient operation.
• Working with Maintenance Leadership to ensure all personal training requirements are met.
• Obtaining safework permits as required for maintenance or project work.
• Working with area operations employees to determine daily maintenance work requirements.
• Working with Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to ensure completion of planned workload.
• Recording accurate information on all Corrective and Preventive Maintenance Work Orders and filing hardcopy paperwork.
• Recommending new, or changes to existing Preventive Maintenance Work Orders, to improve equipment up time.
• Cleaning up spills and recognizing if a material is a potential hazardous waste, and contacting EH&S with the information needed to make this determination.
• Collecting Hazardous waste in jars, pails, drums, totes, or tank wagons, and labeling and storing them in designated areas.

The Ideal Candidate

Desired Background

Knowledge, Skills & Talents

Pay & Benefits

The estimated base pay range for this position is : $36 / hr – $45 / hr. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.

Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including :

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