Instrumentation & Electrician Technician

Siegfried•Pennsville, NJ

13d

About The Position

Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact. Your Role: SUMMARY: The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is responsible for maintaining, calibration, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. This role supports production by performing preventive maintenance, responding to equipment failures in a timely and effective manner, and supporting operations with continuous improvement initiatives involving process control systems. Your Profile:

Requirements

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, or related field.
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and process instrumentation.
Must be capable of reading isometric drawings, as well as P&ID/s single line diagrams, and loop sheets.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
High attention to detail and safety-conscious mindset
Proficiency with test equipment (multimeters, loop calibrators, meggers
Must be available for call-outs, shift work, and occasional overtime or weekend work
Must be able to climb stairs and handle parts weighing up to 55 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with troubleshooting & repairing of mechanical malfunctions in general is a plus.
Preferred experience with DCS and PLC systems.
Preferred knowledge of hazardous area classifications and intrinsic safety.
Familiarity with CMMS.
Preferred certification in industrial electrical and industrial instrumentation.
Recent experience in new and state-of-the-art instrumentation equipment is a plus.
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
Journeyman or Master Electrician License
OSHA 30, NFPA 70E training

Responsibilities

Diagnose and troubleshoot automatic, digitally controlled equipment to ensure continuous and safe operation of plant processes.
Check, calibrate, and maintain plant instrumentation, including critical equipment in the production, utilities and laboratory areas of the site
Work collaboratively with engineers and maintenance leadership to plan and execute systematic preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
Provide technical assistance to both maintenance and production staff during troubleshooting and repair operations.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs.
Ensure all work complies with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.
Support plant startups, shutdowns, and turnaround activities.
Maintain documentation of all work, including calibration records, maintenance logs, and PM checklists.
Utilize a thorough working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fluidic, and electrical systems to effectively diagnose interrelated system faults.
Possess a basic understanding of computer networks and a theoretical understanding of PC environments as they relate to industrial control systems.
Perform on-line and off-line programming across a broad range of PLC platforms and processor-based systems.
Adheres to all applicable EHS and cGMP regulations.
Adheres to personal moral, ethical, legal, & behavioral conduct in compliance with the Siegfried Code of Conduct.
Other maintenance duties as assigned.