SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Instrument Technician at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Who We Are:


Our team is responsible for Design Engineering, Procurement, and construction of various scale pilot plants. Come join us!


Objectives of this Role:

• Look up and wire-up electrical equipment safely.


• Handle up to 480 VAC safely.


• Specify appropriate wire gauze, fuse size, and wiring connections


• Look up and wire-up controls equipment safely.


• Handle delicate instruments at low voltages.


• Specify signal type, fuse size, excitation power, and connections properly.


• Complete design and mechanical buildup of control cabinets and cable support (drilling, mounting, etc.) with power tools.


• Document work in the field (labels) and electronically (logs and spreadsheets).


• Use specialized equipment like voltmeter and signal generator to troubleshoot electrical issues.


• Collaborate with controls engineers to set or modify signal parameters.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Create work orders to ensure understanding of the job and safe working conditions.


• Assess the situation and work safely around electronics and chemicals.


• Installation requiring specialized tools and equipment.


• Research or contact vendors to figure out and properly utilize new and existing equipment.


• Documentation of as built or as modified wiring connections.


• Documentation of troubleshooting strategies and solutions.


• Maintenance and repair that require specialized tools and equipment as well as consulting manuals and customer support.


• Provide designs, recommendations, or custom solutions for builds, modifications, and/or repairs.


• Provide feedback on improving existing infrastructure.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent


• Associates Instrumentation, Process Controls, Equipment Power or related AS degree is preferred


• 4-10 years: Hands-on experience working with electrical systems such fabrication, maintenance, repair, management of AC/DC power and/or controls.


• Those with an AS degree must have at least 3 years of related experience


• Shift work 24/7 will be required


• Requires knowledge in Outlook, Excel, Word, and OneNote


• A valid/clear driver's license is required

Special Requirements:




Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas


Military Friendly: Your military experience may apply to this position

For more information about this division, visit the Chemistry & Chemical Engineering home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

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