E&I Tech

Primient•Loudon, TN

11d

About The Position

The E&I Tech performs electrical and instrumentation work supporting Primient’s industrial operations. The role covers electrical power systems and distribution, motor systems and starters, control systems and drives, testing and reliability, field electrical work, process instrumentation, and related maintenance systems. The technician also contributes to electrical and instrumentation reliability programs, failure investigations, and root-cause analysis, and serves as a trainer and mentor to junior technicians. The position requires strict adherence to safety practices, including arc-flash protection, lockout/tagout, and hazard analysis. Work includes operating and maintaining power distribution equipment across a range of AC and DC voltages, wiring and troubleshooting motors and controls, configuring and maintaining instrumentation, and carrying out preventive and predictive maintenance. The technician uses SAP for maintenance management and PI Vision for process monitoring and analysis, and integrates instrumentation with PLC and control systems. The role involves industrial and office settings, outdoor work in inclement weather, heat, humidity, and dust, and exposure to mechanical parts, vibration, airborne particles, and loud noise. Physical requirements include lifting up to 55 pounds without assistance, climbing ladders up to 15 feet and multiple flights of stairs, standing for up to one hour without sitting, and bending and twisting. Flexible schedules and on-call response are required. Starting pay is $85,904 annually, plus overtime, with opportunity to advance through the pay-for-skill system.

Requirements

At least 3 years of industrial Electrical & Instrumentation experience.
Advanced knowledge of high-, medium-, and low-voltage systems.
Proficiency in electrical power distribution and process instrumentation systems in heavy industrial environments.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues, lead reliability initiatives, and train others.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds without assistance; climb ladders up to 15 feet and multiple flights of stairs; stand for up to one hour without sitting; and perform bending and twisting motions.
Ability to work flexible schedules and respond to on-call needs.

Responsibilities

Operate main substation switching and 13.2kV-to-480V distribution systems; safely handle high-voltage power equipment and switches.
Work with electrical breakers, fuses, grounding, arc-fault cleaning, and arc-flash safety equipment and practices.
Wire, test, size, maintain, and troubleshoot motors, motor starters, and related systems.
Install, repair, and troubleshoot control wiring, PLC wiring, communications, and variable frequency drives.
Perform circuit, conductive, and high-voltage testing; calculate overload and wire sizing; conduct infrared scanning and fault locating.
Investigate failures, identify root causes, provide technical expertise, and support electrical reliability programs.
Install and maintain heat trace and lighting systems, terminate HV and MV cables, bend conduit, pull wire, and rig heavy electrical equipment.
Work with generators and related switching equipment.
Calibrate, configure, install, and troubleshoot transmitters and measurement devices for pressure, level, temperature, flow, pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen.
Install and tune analog and digital valves; work with gas valves and burner-related control systems.
Install and troubleshoot process switches, safety interlocks, fail-safe systems, and pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systems.
Commission and troubleshoot burner management systems and support compliance.
Perform preventive and predictive instrumentation maintenance and install process-instrumentation tubing.
Use SAP for maintenance management and PI Vision for process monitoring and data analysis; integrate instrumentation with PLC and control systems.
Serve as an E&I trainer and mentor junior technicians.
Follow safety regulations, including arc-flash protection, lockout/tagout, and hazard analysis.
Work flexible schedules and respond to on-call needs.

Benefits

Competitive pay, with starting pay of $85,904 annually plus overtime and an opportunity to advance through the pay-for-skill system.
Multiple healthcare plan choices.
Dental and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company and matching contributions.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance plans.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Floating days off.
Parental leave for new parents.
Employee resource groups.
Learning and development programs.
A culture that offers opportunity to help shape the company’s future.