Instrument and Electrical Technician

About This Role

The Instrument and Electrical Technician installs, maintains, and repairs plant instrumentation, control systems, analyzers, and electrical equipment for a chemical manufacturing plant, prioritizing environmental protection and employee safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and communities
• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all plant instrumentation, control systems, analyzers and electrical equipment
• Promptly and accurately diagnose minor problems and implement corrective action
• Consult directly with equipment vendors for problem resolution
• Set up and operate limited types of shop tools and specialized test, measuring equipment and hand tools
• Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors, and instruments
• Troubleshoot 120 volt AC controls, 480 volt motors and switch gear
• Research specifications for materials, testing and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment

Requirements

• High School Education or GED
• 5+ years process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience OR 2+ years with Associate degree
• Proficient in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line, and P&I drawings
• Proficient in maintaining process control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters
• NCCER certification (electrical and/or instrumentation preferred)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Ability to read, write and speak in English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including a respirator
• Ability to respond to visual and audible alarms

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required, Associate degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology preferred
• 5 years process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience in industry OR 2 years maintenance experience in industry with an associate degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology

Nice to Have

• Additional chemical plant or manufacturing experience
• Experience with high voltage systems (115KV, 13.8KV, 4160V), circuit breakers, motor starters, relaying, cable terminations and repairs
• Understanding of HIPOT, TTR, Phasing and Meggar testing
• Good working knowledge of SAP

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications