Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

CJ Bio America • Fort Dodge, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for installing and maintaining electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems in buildings and production equipment.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring
• Ability to read blueprints
• Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment to test voltage, resistance, and phase angle in circuits, using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators to ensure safety upon job completion;
• Ability to troubleshoot basic motor controls;
• Knowledge of three phase motors
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technologies or a related field

Nice To Haves

• Industrial control troubleshooting skills are preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and repair low/medium voltage electrical systems, motors, direct starts, soft starts VFDs, and industrial instrumentation
• Calibrate, set-up, install, and repair instrumentation I/O including but not limited to: Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Level, pH, DO, Conductivity, Weight, Cylinders, Control/Valves, Discrete/Valves, Servos, Robotics and Pneumatic/Hydraulic systems
• Work with PLCs, DCS, and SCADA for troubleshooting, programming changes, and system integration
• Maintain accurate records, follow SOPs, complete work orders, and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, schematics
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols (arc flash, PPE) and electrical codes (NEC)
• Work with engineers, mechanics, reliability, welders, B&G, and production teams to resolve issues and support projects.
• Maintains Electrical Distribution, & MCC Locations
• Calculate Electric Consumption for Facility Processes
• Tests: voltage, resistance, and phase angle in circuits, using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators to ensure safety upon job completion
• Troubleshoots Power Distribution, Motor Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Process Systems, Building Controls, Automation Controls, Utility Systems
• Installs conduits and pipes to house electrical wires and cables
• Ensures piping complies with electrical codes
• Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them
• Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation
• Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed
• Replaces conduit and wiring as needed
• Replaces circuit breakers as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees