Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician

Bolder Industries•Terre Haute, IN

77d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and process instrumentation to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role supports production by minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment operates within design specifications, particularly in high-hazard industrial environments such as oil & gas and chemical processing facilities.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, or related field (preferred)
3–7+ years of industrial maintenance experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Experience supporting continuous process operations with critical uptime requirements
Experience with PLC systems such as Allen-Bradley PLC or Siemens PLC preferred
Hands-on experience with process instrumentation in hydrocarbon or chemical service
Familiarity with hazardous area classifications, intrinsically safe systems, and explosion-proof equipment
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting: Control valves and positioners, Gas analyzers and detection systems, Flow measurement devices (Coriolis, ultrasonic, DP), Pressure and temperature transmitters in critical service
Exposure to distributed control systems (DCS) used in refining or chemical plants
Understanding of process safety management (PSM) environments
Experience working around: High-pressure systems, Flammable/combustible materials, Corrosive chemicals
Strong understanding of electrical systems (low and medium voltage)
Knowledge of instrumentation calibration and control systems
Ability to use diagnostic tools (multimeters, loop calibrators, meggers)
Familiarity with SCADA/DCS systems
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

Startup and commissioning experience in new plant builds
Experience in refining, midstream, upstream, or specialty chemical production
Knowledge of SIL-rated systems and safety instrumented systems (SIS)

Responsibilities

Install, calibrate, and maintain process instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, analyzers)
Troubleshoot and repair control systems, transmitters, control valves, and field devices
Perform loop checks, functional testing, and instrument verification
Maintain and update calibration records and documentation
Support PLC/DCS systems and field instrumentation integration
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems (motors, MCCs, VFDs, power distribution)
Diagnose and repair electrical faults in industrial equipment
Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams
Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems
Support new equipment installations and commissioning
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Participate in root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives
Assist in troubleshooting complex process upsets in continuous operations
Maintain spare parts and inventory for critical instrumentation and electrical components
Follow all safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, ISA)
Work safely in hazardous (classified) environments (Class I, Div 1/2)
Participate in process safety programs (e.g., MOC, PHA, HAZOP support)
Maintain a clean and organized work environment