SR. 1 ELECTRIC/INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Inteplast Group•Lolita, TX

About The Position

The Sr. 1 Electric/Instrumentation Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining electrical and instrumentation equipment. The role includes taking daily readings of electrical instruments, identifying and reporting abnormal conditions, performing scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs, and completing critical repairs before leaving the site when required. The technician may terminate power and control wiring under supervision and performs end-of-day route checks of utility equipment. The position requires consistent, reliable attendance and a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours, including responding to emergencies by company cell phone. The technician works with electrical and mechanical tools and equipment, including instruments used to test voltage, cables, motors, and equipment temperature. The work environment includes indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to weather, and possible periods of extreme cold or heat.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in Instrumentation & Controls.
Experience with 4-to-20 mA instrumentation for flow and level control, including PLCs controlling the instrumentation.
Experience working with and troubleshooting 480V motor control centers (MCCs) with 277V, 120V, and 24V control power scenarios.
Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and be willing to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
Capable of managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
Ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs; maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces; stoop and bend; and stand for sustained periods.
Ability to lift objects weighing 26–50 pounds.
Ability to perceive object attributes by touch, exchange ideas verbally, and hear and distinguish sounds as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Instrumentation & Controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

Consistently demonstrate safe work habits and a thorough understanding of plant and department safety rules.
Take daily readings of all electrical instruments accurately.
Identify abnormal conditions while recording readings and report them to a supervisor.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs.
Complete critical repairs before leaving the site and stay as needed.
Terminate power and control wiring under supervision.
Perform end-of-day route checks of utility equipment.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and work outside the regular schedule as required.
Use and care for a walkie-talkie radio during working hours.
Use and care for the company cell phone and respond to emergencies by phone, day or night.
Use or learn to use an electrical megger to test cables, motors, and other electrical equipment.
Use or learn to use an infrared heat gun to check equipment for overheating.