I&C/I&E Commissioning Technician (Pharma)

Wood is currently recruiting for an Instrument & Control (I&C)/ Instrument & Electrical Commissioning Technician with pharma commissioning experience. This position is in Clayton, North Carolina.

US Only- Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required. 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: This is a specialized working level for the instrumentation and controls/ Instrument and electrical commissioning and maintenance function. Incumbents perform the full range of instrumentation technician duties to satisfactorily complete the commissioning of control systems, instrumentation/ fire & gas equipment.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB: Keen safety awareness and advocacy; under general supervision, to perform a variety of commissioning, troubleshooting and repairing of all instrumentation. This will include calibration of input sensors such as flow meters, level transducers, pressure transducers, fire & gas equipment, data logging and other monitoring equipment. To demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies and work methods associated with assigned duties to commission and maintain instrumentation equipment and to perform other duties as assigned.

CRITICAL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Be responsible for understanding and executing Woods’s Safety Policies and Procedures throughout all phases of the project. Personal safety awareness and team safety awareness are necessary.

RESPONSABILITIES:

• Inspect, commission, maintain and troubleshoot control instrumentation and fire & gas equipment.
• Perform highly skilled commissioning, testing, maintenance and repair on control, metering and recording instruments, control apparatus, data logging and display equipment, communications/ telemetering systems and Fire & Gas equipment.
• Perform commissioning duties on, control circuits, level control devices, flow control devices, temperature control devices and pressure control devices.
• Install, calibrate, commission, troubleshoot and repair of input sensors such as flow meters, level transducers, pressure transducers, fire & gas equipment and other monitoring equipment.
• Support the execution of commissioning procedures for assigned electrical tasks.
• Acceptance of Mechanically Complete Sub system packages from Construction
• Punch List management and responsibility of offered Sub systems / Systems.
• Complete all relevant project documentation including knowledge of completion systems.
• Read, interpret and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Maintain and repair of low, medium and high voltage switchgear.
• Install and maintain cathodic protection, corrosion control and associated equipment.
• Commission lighting systems and associated control systems.
• Inspect and set safety switches.
• Maintain records and prepare regular and special reports on electrical and electronic systems.
• Analyze work problems and make corrections when will facilitate the completion of system assignments.
• Maintain equipment records and parts inventory.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
• Establish positive working relationships with immediate supervision and personnel from other departments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written. Be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Read, understand and follow Permit to Work procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate should be a motivated self-starter with complex problem-solving ability. Excellent communication skills and team-oriented personality required to interface with Construction and Operations Teams. A detailed working knowledge of pharma/ chemical/ petrochemical facilities is required including:

• Instrument/Electrical theory, work methods, tools and testing equipment used in the commissioning of pharma facilities.
• Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s), telephone, telemetry equipment.
• Fire & Gas equipment
• Valve Positioners
• DC Power Systems
• Analog and Discrete Signals
• Pneumatic Systems
• Hart Protocol
• Proficient in Control Logic Schemes
• Expert Level Experience with Siemens WinCC Unified SCADA, Siemens S7 PLC, PAS-X MES, Including Client and Printer COmmissioning & Verification
• Experience with DCS, and Fire & Gas control systems
• Expert Level Experience with Aveva PI Historian.
• Expert Level Experience with ThinManager Thin Client Management, Line Optimizer Line Manager System, and Otoplant (Version Dog) Version Control System
• PLC logic controls
• Process Automation
• Report writing and records maintenance.
• Permit to work System
• Cause and Effect logic relationships of equipment
• Report writing and records maintenance.
• Permit to work System
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Proven background, a combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typically, 5 years of responsible experience in commissioning a variety of instrumentation and automation systems common to Oil/ Gas or Petrochemical Industry. Preferably with pharma experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Relevant Instrumentation Technician certificates are required and/or Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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