Lead Technologist, Process R&D

Job Description:

R&D labs at International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) are in need of a Journeyman or Master electrician (licensed in the State of Delaware) for a hybrid support role. Encompassing E&I repair to custom PLC builds, on and for equipment ranging from benchtop to pilot scale, our lead technologist role is truly a jack of all trades.

Responsibilities:

* Follows safe work practices as set forth by company standards, NFPA, and other codes in electrically classified and non-classified areas.

* Uses Lock, Tag, Clear and Try procedure and other safe work procedures before beginning work on equipment and systems.

* Work in PSM (Process Safety Management) rated and non-PSM facilities and strictly adhere to safety principles and policies as a condition of employment.

* Reads and understands schematics and P&ID's to build/repair controls enclosures for equipment.

* Tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic equipment and electrical circuits as required by using specialized instruments such as multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters, oscilloscopes, and frequency meters and computers.

* Installs specialized troubleshooting equipment for diagnostics.

* Builds enclosures and test setups

* Troubleshoots process control systems and associated instrumentation (temperature, level, and pressure control instruments and processors

* Troubleshoots AC or DC variable speed drives, servo drives and speed control systems.

* Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on equipment, following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.

* Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of research equipment or perform scheduled maintenance repairs of same equipment as needed.

* Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

* Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.

* Interlock & Critical isolation valve testing

* Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, welding, cutting and material handling equipment in performing duties

Qualifications:

Required Education, Licenses and/or Certifications

* Journeyman or Master Electrical License for the State of Delaware

* High School diploma or Certificate from an accredited college or technical school in the Instrumentation field such as NCCER or CCST

* A valid driver's license

Preferred Experience:

* Strong electrical knowledge and background

* Interpretation and application of NEC, NFPA70E, ARC Flash, OSHA and LOTO (lock out tag out) requirements

* 3-phase, 208 and 460VAC systems, single phase systems and 24Vdc systems

* Ability to install and troubleshoot common industrial instrumentation system components

* Motor controls (VFD and servo drive systems) and associated components

* Industrial control panel build and installation requirements

* Read and understand schematics and P&ID's

* 3+ years as a maintenance technician/electrician in a plant/manufacturing environment

* 3+ years of instrumentation experience is required