Instrumentation Technician - Detroit MI

Burrow Global is seeking to hire an experienced Instrumentation Technician for a two-year assignment in Detroit, MI.  

Candidates for this position will repair and maintain a variety of plant instrumentation equipment in the water and wastewater treatment plants, field services, pumping stations, or other

comparable installations. This position performs routine maintenance required per scheduled maintenance planning, OSHA, and/or MIOSHA regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Install, troubleshoot, replace, repair, test, assemble, and disassemble instrumentation equipment and devices at the water and wastewater treatment plant and other related facilities.


• Perform calibration and adjustment of equipment and devices


• Install and troubleshoot instrumentation equipment and devices for plant projects. Assist in conduit fabrication and installation of wire and cable


• Maintain various records and prepare reports. Read and interpret plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, and system/network drawings


• Perform shift work which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend and holiday assignments. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)


• Drive a motor vehicle on all terrain


• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.


• Participate or perform on the job training

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:

Regularly inspect the working conditions and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and surrounding areas. Assist in coordinating job activities with other team members. Assist with review of capital improvement project studies, designs, and contract drawings, forecast material, and equipment needs. Perform related work duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Electrical and Instrumentation safety procedures


• Assets, criticality, and failure modes


• Procurement/purchasing, receiving, warehouse/inventory, and service contracting procedures and applications/systems

SKILL TO:

• Operate hand and electrical tool


• Identify issues and find solutions


• Use basic technology

ABILITY TO:

• Create, plan, schedule, and close work orders


• Diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance of water equipment


• Make arithmetic computations


• Read and interpret schematics


• Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures


• Maintain regular and reliable attendance


• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing


• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others


• Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Organization about processes, equipment, or potential problems


• Develop proficiency in unit-specific operations and software


• Direct team activities or work as a team member

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or GED


• Completion of an approved Instrumentation Technician apprenticeship OR an associate degree in a related field and one (1) year of experience as an Instrumentation Technician OR three (3) years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working on Ovation Distributed Control Systems or Rockwell Automation Programmable Logic Controllers


• Familiarity with equipment, operations, practices and safety precautions relevant to the water and wastewater treatment process

Environmental Working Requirements:

Work is performed at the plants. This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. Work may be performed near open water, and systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat-producing, and potentially explosive. The noise level in this work environment is usually loud. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid MI Driver’s License with a clean driving record


• US Citizen or permanent resident of the United States is required.


• Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to company facilities and work sites

No Per diem or relocation assistance is offered on this position.