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Instrument and Electrical Technician: Allied Universal Corp.

Job IDANT
Company NameAllied Universal Corp.
Job CategorySkilled Labor; Manufacturing/Operations
LocationPort St Lucie, FL • Memphis, TN
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience2-5 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelAssociates
Date PostedOctober 2, 2009
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Instrument and Electrical Technician



1) Company Overview:

We are a growing company specializing in water treatment chemicals. The Company was established in 1954 and grew to take its place as the second largest bleach and chlorine repackager in the United States . We currently have seven domestic plants and two foreign facilities enabling us to service 24 states and 24 Caribbean and Central American countries. The company’s success is a result of dedicated employees who take pride in their jobs. When we have career opportunities available, we seek highly motivated individuals who enjoy working as a team. We are interested in people who take pride in their work and appreciate a company whose priorities are based on superior customer service, integrity, quality products, teamwork, safety and achievement. We realize that employees are the backbone of our success. To enhance the skills of our employees and increase their opportunities within the company, we have extensive training programs in place. We feel that it is the talent of our employees that allows us to provide exceptional service to our customers.

2) Job Summary:

Maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation, electrical equipment, PLC’s, and DCS control system in a continuously operated chemical plant.

3) Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Assist in root cause failure analysis of equipment.

-Assist in repair work performed by contractors when necessary.

-Tune controllers.

-Repair switchgear.

-Size and install electrical wire.

-Capable of installing, troubleshooting, and repairing control components, motor circuits, building and lighting circuits, and control circuits.

-Document repairs as appropriate for RMP.

-Able to respond to after hour call outs.

-Must have personal set of tools appropriate for the position.

*Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

4) Knowledge and Competency Requirements:

-Responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors, and the public.

-Self starter and ability to self-direct work.

-Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in instrumentation, distributive control systems (DCS), and programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), including modifying program logic.

-Good computer skills.

-Team oriented, flexible and able to work with minimal supervision.

-Proficient in reading electrical and instrument schematics, manuals, and P&ID’s.

-Proficient in using all test equipment associated with troubleshooting instrument and electrical equipment.

-Working knowledge of HVAC equipment.

-Knowledge of NEC and OSHA standards.

5 ) Education and/or Experience:

-Instrument and electrical certificate or trade school equivalent required.

-Three years experience in industrial instrument and electrical repair required.

-High school diploma or equivalent required.

6) Physical Demands:

-Must be able to lift up to and including 50 pounds

-Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment

-Must be able to climb stairs, up to 25 steps, multiple and numerous times per shift

-Must be able to climb a ladder up to 20 feet as needed

-Must be able to turn valves, pushing and pulling them into the open and close position multiple and numerous times per shift

-Must be able to work in conditions exceeding the ambient air temperature by approximately 30 degrees F

-Must be able to work in an environment with an electromagnetic field

7) Benefits:

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) Plan / Company Match
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick & Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Credit Union Membership

• Employee Assistance Program




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