Job Description

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing electrical and instrumentation issues that would negatively impact the safe operation of plant systems. They also proactively test, repair and upgrade electrical and instrumentation systems.

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently maintain/repair manufacturing and utilities equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Monitor and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process. Report deviations, equipment failures, and hazards and assist in plant investigations and problem resolutions
• Utilize computer systems to obtain spare parts for equipment repairs and complete any documentation / reports as required
• Installation, calibration, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of instruments and electrical equipment, in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, ISA and Company Standards.
• Identify, interpret and effectively use drawings and documentation related to electrical and process controls including electrical one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, control schematics, P&ID’s, cause and effect diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, etc.
• Control valve repair
• Troubleshoot, repair motor control circuits and equipment including VFD's, motors, and motor control circuits
• Participate and successfully complete training and development activities
• Provide on-the-job training for other maintenance personnel as needed
• Participate on project teams identifying and sharing continuous improvement ideas to enhance equipment reliability, safety, and process improvements and cost reduction
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, display safe working practices in all duties and identify, correct and report hazardous situations
• Establish and share maintenance best practices
• Complete reports and documentation accurately as required
• Complete all documentation accurately
• Review, comprehend and follow all company rules, policies and guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent required.
• 2-year technical degree / certificate in industrial electrical or instrumentation with minimum of 2 years of experience or minimum 5 years electrical and/or instrumentation experience in an industrial maintenance environment with no technical degree.
• Certifications from trade schools and/or professional organizations are preferred.
• Previous chemical plant experience a plus
• Excellent communications skills
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office programs
• Must be able to work rotating shift schedule
• Physically capable of climbing stairs and ladders
• Able to work in outdoor environment in all seasonal weather extremes

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