Technician IV

BAE Systems•Kingsport, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift E&I Technician is a critical role responsible for ensuring the operational reliability and safety of chemical production and plant utility systems. This position focuses on the troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of complex electrical and instrumentation systems in a continuous manufacturing and plant utility environment. This is a transitional growth role designed to develop a technician into a lead first-responder for the plant's electrical and control infrastructure. Work schedule is 6am - 6pm, 12 hour days; approximately 15 shifts / month.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED AND completion of a 4-year Certified Journeyman Electrician or other DOL maintenance type of electrical / instrumentation apprenticeship program (or equivalent).
Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in industrial maintenance, utilities, construction, or OEM start-up/commissioning.
Proven experience in the configuration and calibration of industrial instrumentation and automation.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts and maintain a flexible schedule (including nights and weekends).
A strong aptitude for acquiring new technical skills through OJT, classroom training, and lab exercises.
Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision during off-hours.
Ability to effectively communicate technical issues to management, operators, and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or Electromechanical Technology.
Prior experience working within a chemical or hazardous materials production facility.
Proficiency with multi-meters, calibrators, and process communicators.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary first responder for plant radio calls, providing immediate diagnostic and repair support for electrical and instrument failures withing explosive / acid production and utility environments.
Troubleshoot and repair a wide array of industrial equipment, including: Controls: PLCs, VFDs, and complex control systems. Instrumentation: Pneumatic and electrical sensors for temperature, humidity, flow, level, pressure, pH, and conductivity. Power Distribution: Secondary power distribution, medium voltage switchgear, high-current breakers, and high-voltage pumps. Mechanical Electricals: Industrial elevators and motor controls. Fire Suppression / Detection: Fire Alarm control panels, initiating devices, supervisory panels, annunciators, RF systems, ESD devices.
Utilize electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and P&IDs to diagnose system faults and identify required repair materials.
Execute assigned work orders and preventive maintenance (PM) tasks to minimize unplanned downtime.
Manage the operational preparation shutdown process, including LOTO for shutdowns and post-maintenance turnover.
Collaborate with Shift Mechanics, Control Systems Technicians, and Line Crew to ensure integrated system functionality.
Assist occasionally in the commissioning and check-out of new modernization projects and facility upgrades.
Strictly adhere to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and disable all energy sources to ensure a safe working environment.
Maintain full compliance with National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA, and OSHA safety standards.
Document all corrective actions accurately within the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Ensure precise labor reporting via the KRONOS system.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
paid military leave
paid bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards