INSTRUMENT TECH, SAG

Company: Tate & Lyle
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

You want to be part of a collaborative team? You have a passion for innovation, and want to work with other dedicated individuals? By applying, you are taking a big first step to be part of an exciting organization that makes an important difference in the lives of millions. Join us on this journey!

Our purpose is simple: to help people all over the world make healthier and tastier food and drink choices, whilst supporting our communities and caring for our planet, not just today but for the future.

Tate & Lyle PLC is a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions. Supported by our 160-year history of ingredient innovation, we partner with customers to provide consumers with healthier and tastier choices.

Role Purpose

Responsible for overall plant Instrumentation Technician maintenance and seeks to attain plant goals /in Safety, Quality, Production, Cost, GMP, and Environment. Repair and maintain all plant instrumentation in accordance with diagrams, sketches, maintenance and repair manuals, and manufacturer's specifications

Starting Pay $40.32-$45.99 per hour.

In addition to standard competitive health and wellness and 401K offerings, you will also enjoy:

• Global 16-week Equal Parental Leave)
• Membership in Employee Resource Groups
• Mental health & well-being support via : Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Program
• Local volunteering opportunities (where applicable) Main Accountabilities:
  • Ability to support all safety rules and identify and correct potential safety problems
  • Strong aptitude for Instrumentation knowledge, maintenance and test equipment
  • Must be able to use precision-measuring equipment to test instruments for performance during instrument repairs and preventive maintenance
  • Follow SOP's and/or PM task instruction sets
  • Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation, equipment/systems as required
  • Maintain instrument maintenance and calibration on assigned machines
  • Dismantle instrumentation to gain access to and remove/replace defective parts
  • Identify and implement solutions to recurring instrument problems
  • Repair and maintain all plant instrumentation in accordance with diagrams, sketches, maintenance and repair manuals, and manufacturer's specifications
  • Must be able to interface with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to review work notifications, create work orders, record labor, look up spare parts and identify storeroom location
  • Ability to provide preventive maintenance to instrumentation, including process analyzers
  • Ability to identify needed repair parts from multiple sources, including vendor drawings and direct contact with manufacturers
  • Ability to work both in a team environment and individually as required
  • Communicate and work with other groups (process engineers, production technicians, quality control) as necessary to promote efficiency in problem solving and work scheduling Instrumentation Technician Specific Skills
    • Demonstrated mechanical/electrical knowledge to analyze and solve problems on various process instrumentation
    • Able to inspect suspect parts to determine changes in performance using electrical multimeter, amp meter, signal generator, or other measuring instruments
    • Able to perform instrument calibrations and documentation
    • Demonstrated proficiency in a few of the following areas; Competencies, Skills and Experience
      • Associates degree in an electronics or controls field OR previous industrial or military controls experience
      • Pre-employment drug screening
      • Understanding of standard plant electrical equipment (motors, starters, motor control circuits) including wiring and troubleshooting
      • Understand the principles of operation for the basic process instruments (level, pressure, flow, temperature)
      • Must be willing to work overtime including nights, weekends, holidays and shift work if duty calls. Currently we share call-in schedules on an as needed basis
        
        At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
        
        If you meet even 50% of the qualifications, we still encourage you to get in touch and apply! We're flexible and would love to discuss what you can contribute and how you can grow into the role.
        
        California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
        
        The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
        
        Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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