Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Sila•Moses Lake, WA

3h•$43 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

As an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician on the Operations team, you will help design, construct, commission, start up, and operate Sila’s battery material manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair electrical systems and process-control instrumentation. The role suits a hands-on, solutions-oriented technician who works well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can support facility planning and delivery alongside internal and external partners.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of I/E maintenance experience in an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment.
Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Basic understanding of fundamental physics and its application to pressurized fluid systems and energized circuits.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs.
Experience installing, replacing, calibrating, and troubleshooting process instruments, including pressure, temperature, and flow sensors.
Experience maintaining and leak-checking piping such as stainless steel tubing, flanged piping, threaded piping, and welded PVC pipe.
Ability to train and develop less experienced industrial maintenance technicians.
Experience supporting facilities equipment such as HVAC, chillers, boilers, lighting, and exhaust fans.
Experience working with industry standards such as API, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and ANSI.
Working knowledge of electrical safety standards, practices, codes, and regulations.
Ability to pass a respirator fit test and wear respiratory protection daily.
Ability to move items up to 50 pounds with lift equipment and carts; walk long distances; remain stationary for extended periods; reach low shelves or floor-level items; enter spaces narrower than 3 feet; climb stairs or containment walls; handle materials precisely and repetitively; and operate a computer and office equipment from a fixed location.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or an associate degree in I/E, Electrical Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, instrumentation, and control equipment.
Calibrate, test, and maintain process instruments, including pressure, temperature, flow, and analytical transmitters.
Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, VFDs, control valves, and other automation components and equipment.
Interpret and update electrical schematics, loop drawings, and control diagrams.
Create and support predictive and preventive maintenance and repair programs using CMMS tools.
Assist with instrumentation and control upgrades, system modifications, and project execution.
Work with operations, engineering, and reliability teams to improve system performance and uptime.
Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, electrical codes, and environmental regulations.
Complete technical job summaries and document follow-ups.
Coordinate with outside vendors to schedule onsite maintenance and repairs.
Identify and submit purchase requests for critical spare parts.
Share lessons learned from manufacturing equipment through Sila’s internal systems to improve work processes and safety guidelines.
Provide design engineering with feedback on serviceability.