Instrument Technician
Olin Chemicals

Title: Instrument Technician or Junior Instrument Technician
Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Salary: $39/hour starting rate ($37/hour for Junior level); $42/hour top craft rate (after training completion)
Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts
Website: Olin.com

Focus: Instrument technicians troubleshoot equipment instrumentation, control systems (DCS/PLC/MLC) and ladder logic.

Junior Instrument Technician Essential Job Functions:

Successful candidates will join the development instrument technician program and will complete a training program of up to 24 months. Training will include classroom, vendor and CBT components. At the conclusion of the 24-month training period, hires into the development program must have satisfied the training requirements for an instrument tech. See essential job functions below.

Instrument Technician Essential Job Functions:

Instrument technicians are Journeyman level technicians that troubleshoot equipment instrumentation, control systems (DCS/PLC/MLC) and ladder logic. Instrument Technicians receive very little descriptive information concerning the production problem and learn to calibrate, install and maintain a variety of instruments used to measure temperature, level, pressure, pH, conductivity and flow. He or she will install & maintain pneumatic systems; monitor specific equipment; and may monitor and replace control valves. Instrument Technicians participate in safety meetings and training activities and follow established safety and operating procedures and practices.

Job activities involve working near heavy equipment, various gases, moving machinery, high (up to 150 ft.) locations and congested areas. Improper actions or mistakes could result in serious injury or lethal accidents. Burns and explosions are a potential hazard. Errors in work could result in loss of production. Errors in judgment could result in serious damage to machines and equipment costing thousands of dollars. Necessity of continuous operation demands cooperation, teamwork, and close attention.

Journeylevel Instrument Technicians work with minimum supervision and daily duties involve reading and interpreting work orders, technical descriptions and safety manuals and maintaining records to comply with company, state and federal compliance regulations.

Junior Instrument Technician Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Candidate must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Two years continuous and current industrial instrument technician experience ; OR
    
  • Completed Associate of applied science degree* in an instrument related discipline; OR
    
  • Completed Military Maintenance A School (Electronics Technician or Interior Communications programs only)
    
• Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly
• Must be able to work call-ins and overtime when support is needed
• Able to pass a functional physical testing and able to use standard safety equipment; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights
• Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces
• Pass a physical, drug screen and background check if job offer is received and accepted
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years instrument technician work experience (industrial setting preferred) or Journeyman level as an Instrument Tech
• Demonstrated proficiency as an Instrument Technician (Instrument Tech primary craft)
• A complete employment application that explains a detailed work history required (resume must cover at least 5 years work experience)
  

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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