Instrument & Electrical Technician
About The Position
The Instrumentation-Electrical (I&E) Technician diagnoses problems with instrument and electrical systems and services, troubleshoots, repairs or replaces, aligns, and maintains instrument and electrical systems and components, motor control circuits, power supplies, and PLCs. The technician works safely, efficiently, and reliably in accordance with company policies, procedures, and established work practices. The role includes preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment installation and setup, and work with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, and control systems. The technician may work in a non-climate-controlled environment around heated equipment, use required personal protective equipment, operate aerial work platforms, and participate in the Plant Emergency Response Team as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in industrial electrical/electronic technology, industrial maintenance, or similar certification.
- Five years of industrial experience.
- Instrumentation-electrical maintenance experience.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation drawings and schematics.
- Demonstrated knowledge of PLCs and CNCs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of 480-volt MCC and power distribution systems.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse cross-functional groups.
- Proven organizational skills and ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Proficient computer skills to use requisite software applications effectively.
- Ability to operate various types of equipment, including hand, power, diagnostic, and machine tools.
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to perform frequent reaching, twisting, walking, stretching, bending, kneeling, climbing, and stooping.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment and around heated equipment.
- Ability to wear and work in required personal protective equipment.
- Participation in the Plant Emergency Response Team is a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Basic programming knowledge and the ability to understand code and troubleshoot.
- Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Mechanical background, including troubleshooting skills.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot critical equipment failures and AC and DC electronics.
- Use electronic test equipment, including VOMs, oscilloscopes, meggers, and calibrators.
- Apply electrical codes and standards.
- Read and interpret electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC and/or DCS hardware, software, and controls.
- Diagnose and repair AC and DC motors and control circuits.
- Maintain 480/240-volt, three-phase MCC and power distribution systems.
- Replace electrical control devices, including limit, proximity, and photo switches, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic valves.
- Repair instrumentation and control devices, including pressure, flow, level, and temperature devices.
- Perform standard electrical installations, including bending conduit and pulling wire.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Move and set up equipment as needed.
- Wire equipment and electrical drops within a high-voltage area.
- Install and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic industrial equipment.
- Operate aerial work platforms.
- Work safely, efficiently, and reliably in accordance with company policies, procedures, and established work practices.
- Participate in the Plant Emergency Response Team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
