Instrumentation & Electrical Technician - 1st Shift
Plainsboro, NJ, US
On-Site
SL 11
As an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, you'll be working to support the plant's day-to-day operations. You'll be supported by your team with possibilities to grow into a Manufacturing Professional and directly impact the quality of our products – helping to improve real lives.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities
Safely monitor, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot all field instrumentation, electrical equipment, and control systems including plant safety systems and plant power systems
Install, loop check, maintain, and troubleshoot process control systems comprised of transmitters, controllers, and control valves.
Calibrate, monitor, repair, maintain, and document all field instruments such as transmitters, controllers, valves, PLCs, HMIs, plant safety systems, plant power systems, pH, and conductivity meters.
Monitor Instrumentation and electrical maintenance requirements and ensure all work orders are completed and closed out properly in the CMMS system.
Coordinate and direct outside contractors and vendors as required.
Review instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, and control diagrams prepared by E&I designer/drafter for as-built accuracy and completeness.
We bring
A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs
You bring
High School Diploma or GED required.
Requires two years of technical school training in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years maintenance experience, preferably in a chemical or food/beverage manufacturing environment with technical/troubleshooting experience.
Ability to be on your feet upwards of 75-85% of a shift.
Ability to climb ladders and flights of stairs up to heights of 2nd to 3rd floor.
Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.
Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
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