Instrument Engineering jobs

Description:

Carrier Process Equipment Group (CPEG) offers customers a comprehensive line of large industrial processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. By combining engineering expertise including high tolerance fabrication and assembly, we design and manufacture custom bulk processing equipment and custom fluid solutions. Please visit us at https://www.cpeg.com/ to see the full scale of our product lines and solutions including the diverse family of brands who make up our portfolio.

We are looking for a Testing and Compliance Technician onsite at our location to support the CPEG Oskam division. This full-time, exempt position is responsible for assisting project production operations. The individual may be responsible for managing some small projects and performing basic project management duties. They would be in direct communication with project management and production floor supervision. Please visit https://cpeg.com to see the products and capabilities of CPEG Oskam.

Report To: Testing & Compliance Lead

*Based on employee capabilities and company requirements. The Technician should have knowledge in some or all of these sections:

Functional Testing

• Single and three phase AC and DC power wiring (wiring of motors, heaters, control power supplies, etc.)
• Discrete control wiring and function of discrete control devices (pressure switches, temperature switches, limit switches, solenoids, contactors, starters, etc.)
• Analog control wiring and function of analog control devices (pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, thermocouples, RTD’s, I/P controllers, etc.)
• Calibration of analog and discrete instrumentation (pressure switches, temperature switches, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, temperature transmitters, etc.)
• Operating characteristics of centrifugal pumps (how to interpret a pump curve, what to expect when operating pumps, how to identify undesirable operating conditions, etc.)
• Operating characteristics of fixed and variable positive displacement pumps (how to interpret pump curves & specifications, what to expect when operating pumps, how to identify undesirable operating conditions, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret test specifications and general customer specifications (ordering drawings, device summaries, operating specifications, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings including P&I, electrical, arrangement and assembly drawings.
• Ability to implement schemes for testing based on specifications.
• Ability to specify, source and utilize needed instruments, materials and equipment for implementing and performing functional tests.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Industrial Technician / Electrical - Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, installing, and maintaining required in-house electrical, instrumentation, network, and if applicable mechanical infrastructure used for testing and production requirements.

Testing Assistant

• Understand various hydraulic and electrical parts/components that are required for use in the assembly of functional test loops required to test equipment for production purposes.
• Assist in the setup and tear down of hydraulic and electric test equipment.
• Assist in general housekeeping duties and organization of hydraulic and electrical fittings, hydraulic hoses, test carts, transfer pumps and associated test equipment.

System Integration / HMI development /PLC programming

• Develop a strong understanding of the various control systems currently in use between various equipment and control platforms. Offer improvements and participate in upgrades and maintenance as required.

Design / Compliance

• Understanding of device markings
• Ability to read and interpret drawings including P&I, electrical, arrangement and assembly drawings.

Secondary Tasks

• Miscellaneous tasks as required

We pride ourselves on hiring and development practices that are non-discriminatory, job-related and applied equally via measurable, objective criteria. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotions and compensation of our employees based on their ability to do the job as well as their dependability and potential for advancement without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences for which a pardon has been granted, marital status, family status or disability, or any other prohibited ground of discrimination as enumerated in the applicable human rights legislation.

Pay: $27.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Colborne, ON L3K 6G5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years of electrical experience do you have?
• How much mechanical experience do you have?
• Do you have experience working with hydraulic systems? Pumps, valves, motors, and oil based machinery?
• Do you own a basic set of mechanical tools?
• Do you have past testing experience? What types of systems or machines have you tested on?

Work Location: In person