Sr Technician, Electronic Instruments

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, PLC/DCS programming and troubleshooting.

Essential Functions

• Perform and respond to instrumentation and electrical repair and troubleshooting. Repairs can include working with motors, motor starters, running conduit, and wire pulling as well as troubleshooting and repairing the PLC/DCS systems.
• Move, set, and calibrate controls such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms on control panels.
• Responsible for monitoring and addressing control process variables such a: flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such which includes heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other units.
• Determine malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns.
• Inspect equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction including leaks, breakages and faulty valves Determines repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Patrol units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions.
• Lubricate equipment as necessary.
• Model behaviors that support the company's common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
• Ensure all activities comply with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3+ years of mechanical experience required

Specialized Knowledge

• Knowledge of industrial equipment operations and care
• Experienced in ARC and MIG welding
• Mechanical knowledge of bearing changes, pumps, and conveyors
• PLC/DCS knowledge
• Knowledge of Hart Communication Systems, Profibus wiring and com methods, and Device-net
• Ability to read and update electrical prints
• Understanding of discrete and analog systems
• Pneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred

Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Travel

Less than 5% travel required

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs, and work at heights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.