Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation’s leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
The Electrical Instrument Technician Supervisor position functions as essential support for the re-refinery by applying knowledge of instrument/electrical and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation, while providing skilled instrumentation and electrical support.
Essential Duties:
- Will be responsible for repairing/troubleshooting/calibrating control valves including digital valve positioners, temperature transmitters, flow transmitters, pressure transmitters, O2/Comb meters, LEL/H2S meters, level transmitters (dp, GWR, Radar, Mag), switches, motor starters, pushbuttons, etc.. as needed.
- Oversee PM’s and instrument inspections, recording and reporting observations.
- Works with Parts Coordinator to maintain spare parts inventory and submit order requests as needed to maintain minimum stock levels.
- Observes and tests the operation of instruments and electrical equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using testing devices.
- Maintains compliance with Industry Specific Standards such as NEC, API, and NRC standards.
- Has the ability to use pneumatic and electronic test and calibration equipment associated with process instrumentation.
- Participates in LOTO activities, including electrician’s role in de-energizing motors, etc
- Assists in scheduling shutdowns and work outages.
- Promotes ownership of instrumentation equipment and sets expectations for other instrument techs/ electricians.
- Works overtime as required to achieve production, and maintenance schedules.
- Operations are performed 7 days a week 24 hours a day; therefore, continuous support is required including rotational weekend on call support.
- Manages capital and maintenance projects including the review of electrical, controls, and network drawings, supporting programming and commissioning of the controls system, and providing startup support including troubleshooting and loop tuning.
- Works with HSSE, and Operations teams to ensure timely, and accurate reports, communications, and historical PI data.
- Oversees and coordinates Arc flash studies.
- Oversees, programs, and maintains PLCs and HMI systems. Supports operations and engineering through the MOC/PHA/LOPA process, ongoing maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Participates in safety and other meetings.
- Ensures proper documentation of the controls systems including cause and effect diagrams, controls narratives, and network drawings.
- Oversees and coordinates I&E Technicians and contractors providing programming and control systems support.
- Adheres to all corporate policies and standards.
Core Competencies
- Interacts with others in a positive and courteous manner.
- Maintains a professional demeanor.
- Accepts constructive criticism and coaching.
- Organized, on task and works with minimal supervision.
- High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances
- Highly safety conscious
- Willingness to work a variety of shifts and overtime as required.
- Effectively interacts with management team, operations, and other internal contacts, in addition to external vendors or contractors as required.
- Presents a positive image of Crystal Clean to fellow employees, customers and the general public.
Work Experience
- 5+ years of proven experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls preferred.
- Experience in PLC, DCS, & HMI Programming including Allen Bradley PLCs, and Wonderware HMIs, and Emerson Delta V.
- Understanding of programming and controls systems including ladder logic, function block, and structured text.
- Basic supervisory experience preferred.
Education, Certificates, Licenses, or Designations
- Associate's degree in EET or an accredited apprenticeship accompanied by 5 years of applicable experience
Specific Skills
- Capability of utilizing phase testers, multi-meters, meggers and other testing equipment.
- Ability to utilize pneumatic and electronic test and calibration equipment associated with process instrumentation.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- All applicants must pass the following pre-employment requirements:
- physical including drug & alcohol screening.
- Background check in accordance with local laws and regulations
Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.