Electrical & Instrumentation Controls (EIC) Technician

Vorbeck • Grand Forks, ND

11d • $40 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Vorbeck is seeking a hands-on Electrical & Instrumentation Controls (EIC) Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, production equipment, and facility infrastructure. This role combines electrical and controls expertise with general maintenance responsibilities to help maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Journeyman Electrician license required.
• 3+ years of experience working with industrial electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment, motor controls, instrumentation, and industrial systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and P&IDs
• Ability to use electrical testing tools
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
• Knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards (e.g., NEC, OSHA)
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness and follows established safety procedures
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently in a hands-on environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs and ladders regularly.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment, electrical systems, and production environments.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic instruments.
• Qualified candidates must be United States citizens.

Nice To Haves

• Master Electrician license preferred.
• OSHA certification or equivalent safety training is a plus
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, pilot plant, or production environments preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, automation systems, and industrial controls preferred.
• Experience supporting lab or pilot-scale systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, control panels, production equipment, and testing systems.
• Support the installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of sensors, transmitters, instrumentation, and control devices used in manufacturing and testing operations.
• Assist with PLC-based systems, automation equipment, VFDs, and motor controls. Support troubleshooting efforts to minimize equipment downtime and improve system performance.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities on electrical, instrumentation, control, mechanical, and facility systems to ensure equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support the installation, commissioning, startup, and validation of new production equipment, test systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and troubleshooting logs. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and P&IDs.
• Support facility improvements, office renovations, workspace buildouts, equipment relocations, and infrastructure upgrades. Assist with laboratory and production area expansions.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and IT teams to support equipment performance, data acquisition systems, facility improvements, and operational objectives.
• Perform all work in accordance with electrical codes, OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and industry best practices. Promote a safe working environment and proactively identify potential hazards.
• Perform general maintenance, facility support, equipment repairs, and operational projects as assigned to support overall facility performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Vacation, Personal Time, and 10 Paid Holidays
• Company-sponsored Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Opportunity for Relocation Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED