E & I Technician II - Seneca
About The Position
As an E&I Technician, you will help keep the manufacturing operation safe, reliable, and productive. You will install, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot industrial electrical and instrumentation systems while partnering with maintenance, operations, reliability, and automation teams to improve equipment performance. The position maintains and repairs electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V and installs, programs, calibrates, and maintains industrial instrumentation and control equipment. It includes diagnosing failures, providing technical support for installations and modifications, and supporting reliability and continuous-improvement initiatives. The role requires following electrical safety requirements and working independently, with call-ins or unplanned overtime on nights and weekends as business needs require. BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions (ECMS) is a global leader in catalysis and precious metals, serving industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and the hydrogen economy. ECMS operates in 15 countries, with approximately 20 production sites and more than 4,000 employees, and focuses on circular solutions and sustainability.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 5 years of experience in industrial instrumentation maintenance.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include call-ins and unplanned overtime on nights and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in electronics, automation, instrumentation, mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Intermediate knowledge of Allen-Bradley systems.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems from 24V to 480V, including three-phase power, motor control centers, breaker panels, grounding, lighting, control wiring, and burner systems.
- Install, program, calibrate, and maintain pressure, flow, temperature, level, and gas-detection instrumentation, as well as VFDs, control valves, and temperature controllers.
- Perform loop checks, signal verification, accuracy testing, and preventive maintenance.
- Operate, maintain, and install complex electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and instrumentation failures using meters, test equipment, diagnostic tools, schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
- Provide technical support for equipment installations, repairs, and modifications.
- Partner with automation engineers to troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues.
- Gather and analyze technical data, recommend repairs or modifications, and use bills of materials to identify required parts.
- Follow electrical safety requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and arc-flash standards.
- Support reliability and continuous-improvement projects that reduce downtime and improve maintenance and production performance.
- Work independently, manage multiple priorities, and respond to call-ins or unplanned overtime, including nights and weekends, as business needs require.
Benefits
- Retirement benefits with company contributions: up to 5% match plus a 5% contribution.
- Competitive medical and dental plan options.
- Company-paid vacation (3 weeks).
- Disability and life insurance programs.
- Wellness programs.
- Parental leave and infertility and adoption reimbursement.
- Mentoring and development programs.
- Employee discounts.
- Pet insurance.
- Potential to earn a yearly 5% bonus.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two equal installments: $2,500 after six months of employment and $2,500 upon completion of the first year.
- Relocation may be considered for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
