Instrumentation and Controls team

Your Job

John Zink in Tulsa is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to join our R&D Test Facility Instrumentation and Controls team. In this role, you'll perform calibrations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting for a variety of test and safety instrumentation, while supporting the installation of new systems for R&D testing. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment within an industry-leading test facility.

What You Will Do

• Perform calibrations and functional checks on combustion emission analyzers, transmitters, and various test instrumentation to ensure accurate and reliable data.
• Execute routine preventive maintenance and inspections on safety-related instrumentation to support safe and compliant operations.
• Support the installation and setup of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment for R&D testing, including equipment layout, wiring, and field verification of metering, control, and safety devices.
• Diagnose and repair instrumentation and control system issues to minimize downtime and ensure testing continuity.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to develop and implement process improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation of calibrations, maintenance activities, and system configurations for compliance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to support the development and commissioning of new test systems and upgrades.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Knowledge of basic methods and techniques for electrical/instrument equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits and able to interpret electrical schematics and one-line drawings.
• High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to become certified and work at heights up to 100 feet using aerial lifts.
• Able to work full-time outdoors in all weather conditions while wearing full flame-resistant (FR) coveralls.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Willing and able to work 10-hour shifts, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

What Will Put You Ahead

• An electrical journeyman's license and has completed a technical school program or holds an associate's degree or higher.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC Control Logix and Wonderware SCADA systems.
• Experience calibrating and maintaining combustion analyzers and process instruments using HART communicators.
• Skilled in electric heat trace installation, troubleshooting, and working with 480-volt electrical systems.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, John Zink (JZ) is a global leader in emissions control and a pioneer in modern Smart Combustion solutions. Our research and development facilities make up the largest testing complex of its kind. Additionally, our worldwide service organization is the largest, most technically advanced team of its kind. We provide solutions to capture emissions, destroy pollutants, manage waste and heat vital processes to help industries operate more cleanly and efficiently.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).