Instrument Electrical Technician

The primary purpose of this position is the safe execution of installation, repair and testing of facility instrumented and electrical systems at the North Salt Lake, UT plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Follows lockout, tag-out procedures, checks for documentation of entry permit and checks to make sure the area is safe to work
• Attend daily meeting to receive and discuss priority and routine work orders
• Performs scheduled and preventative maintenance tasks
• Working knowledge of electrical safety and construction codes
• Select, install, and operate measurement devices
• Inspect worksite to determine change in operational capabilities. May involve dismantling of equipment using hand and power tools to locate the failed equipment (motors, pumps, or valves)
• Operates fork truck
• Communicate findings to supervisors as needed, and the urgency of the repair to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with unit operations
• Assess the failed equipment, request replacement parts, and assemble the equipment
• Test/inspect/calibrate vent pressure, chiller, various analyzers, leak testing, etc. This includes safety harness, respirator, high voltage gloves, and goggles monthly inspections, among others.
• Perform research to identify availability of new technology to improve equipment efficiency and reliability. Communicates with vendors to view product, literature, and studies
• Follows diagnosis of electrical layout, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring
• Reads and interprets paper and CAD drawings
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using proper tools
• Connects power, control and ground cables to equipment
• Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels
• Test continuity of the circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments
• Complete all regulatory and company mandated training to comply with health, safety, food safety and environmental requirements and policies

Benefits

• Upon successful completion of a 90 day probationary period, you are eligible to receive a hiring bonus up to $1,200 (less taxes)
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

Required Education and Experiences

• Education level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• NCCER Certification is a plus
• 2+ years directly related experience in industrial electrical maintenance

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Essential skills/knowledge: Computer literacy
• Heavy Instrumentation experience preferred
• Able to diagnose problems
• Able to work alone or as a team member
• Able to read and follow safety rules, PPE and instructions
• Able to use and maintain shop tools and equipment
• Able to interpret drawings for maintenance troubleshooting and new construction
• Able to use computer for tasks such as maintenance logs, work orders, material orders, training, displaying CAD drawings
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

Environment and/or Physical Factors

• Work is performed in the plant as well as the maintenance shop.
• There are frequent physical demands associated with this position, including regular lifting (some heavy), stair climbing, working in the heat, handling tools, piping, metal, grinders, etc.