Instrumentation & Controls Field Technician
Reports To
The Instrumentation & Controls Field Technician reports to the EI&C Engineering Lead.
Company Overview
ENERGYneering Solutions Inc. ® (ESI) provides exceptional technical expertise in engineering and operations for the biogas utilization and management industries. Since 2007, ESI has specialized in design, construction, and operations for biogas projects that collectively produce over one million MWh of renewable electricity and over 50 million gallons of renewable vehicle fuel every year. ESI is built upon the principle of providing our clients with unmatched experience, flexibility, and follow-through.
ESI is located in beautiful Central Oregon, at the foot of the Cascade Mountain Range and the edge of the Deschutes National Forest, surrounded by world class skiing, biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing and just about any other outdoor activity you could imagine. ESI built its headquarters in Central Oregon because of the quality of life the region provides, and the company takes pride in encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle for its employees.
ESI’s core values include pride of ownership, a limitless desire to learn, and a relentless approach to solving any challenge. A successful ESI employee not only embraces these values but knows when to lean on the team for support and guidance. We acknowledge that our fast paced and dynamic environment is not for everyone, but if you are looking for independence and new challenges ESI will be a great fit.
Job Overview
The Instrumentation & Controls Field Technician supports an installed base of 24/7 power and gas production facility control systems. The sites operated by ESI and others are located nationwide and will require frequent site visits to perform maintenance and improvements as needed. We also support local water and irrigation systems in central Oregon as needed. They work closely with operations and engineering to maintain and improve installed control systems as well as assist in the installation and commissioning of new systems. The Instrumentation & Controls Field Technician is responsible for maintaining sound control system, networking, software and security methods to keep the plants functioning for optimal performance and safety. The Instrumentation & Controls Field Technician will be required, from time to time, to assist operators in equipment maintenance and rebuilds at remote sites. An ability to work independently, self-motivate, and communicate effectively with team members is of the utmost important to this role. ESI values both continuous improvement and the opinion of its employees, consequently the Instrumentation & Controls Field Technician will be expected to provide feedback to leadership on ways that processes, and designs can be optimized and improved.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Employ analytical, conceptual, and creative thinking skills to troubleshoot and improve control system performance and safety.
- Install and assist in the commissioning of remote SCADA and PLC equipment.
- Ability and willingness to travel (Estimated 50%).
- Work with the operations team on issue troubleshooting and resolution.
- Fabricate and wire UL508A and UL698A control panels as needed.
- Identify and evaluate control system related software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
- Assist in maintaining local and remote, control systems.
- Support local customers.
- On-Call for troubleshooting.
- Serve as a help desk to prioritize and troubleshoot control system issues company wide.
- Assist operations to implement and maintain a schedule for planned hardware changes.
- Coordinate efforts with other personnel for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Continual improvement of your skills through training.
- Interact with other departments throughout the company.
- Assist in control system hardware identification, setup and installation.
- Seek ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness in all work.
- Reliable personal transportation.
Qualifications (required)
- Valid driver’s license for state of residence.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Proficient in PLC programming. (Allen Bradley, GE, Automation Direct, etc.)
- Mature troubleshooting practices and methods.
- Proficient in instrumentation installation, calibration and operation.
- Read and understand electrical and control systems drawings.
- Technologically savvy and proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to deal with complex problems and present recommendations and findings in a clear, concise format; ability to effectively interact at all levels within and outside of ESI.
- Quick learner who adapts well to a fast-moving environment and gets things done, combines creativity, problem-solving skills, and a can-do attitude to overcome any obstacle.
- Highly motivated and willing to take on multiple responsibilities at once; Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in an environment with changing priorities.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Associate degree in engineering or similar from an accredited university.
- Trade school certification low voltage, instrument technician.
- ISA CCST
- Cisco CCNA or CCNP
- CompTIA
Qualifications (preferred)
- UL508A/698A Training.
- Proficiency in network cabling.
- Proficiency in electrical wiring.
- Network equipment setup and programming.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems (Ignition by Inductive Automation, Schneider ClearSCADA).
- Familiarity with HART, Modbus, Profibus, Device Net, etc.
Benefits
- Competitive wage.
- Paid time off.
- 401K Company match 100% of your first 3% contribution and 50% of your contributions on the next 2% of salary deferral.
- Employer sponsored life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D.
- Group health insurance with a graduated employer contribution.
- Group dental and vision insurance.
- Annual allowance for continuing education.
This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
