The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems in a chemical manufacturing plant. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of plant equipment, systems, and machinery, in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Essential Functions:
Installation and Commissioning:
- Install, calibrate, and commission electrical and instrumentation equipment such as sensors, controllers, transmitters, motors, and control panels.
- Ensure proper wiring, conduit installation, and termination of electrical circuits in compliance with electrical codes and plant standards.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
- Troubleshoot and repair faults in electrical and instrumentation equipment, including control systems, SCADA, PLCs, and instrumentation loops.
- Diagnose and repair motor control centers (MCCs), PLCs, DCS systems, and other complex control systems.
Calibration and Testing:
- Calibrate instruments and control systems, ensuring that equipment operates within specifications.
- Conduct periodic testing of instrumentation and electrical systems, adjusting or repairing as necessary to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and calibrations performed on electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Update schematics, electrical diagrams, and equipment manuals as needed.
- Generate work orders and participate in the management of spare parts and inventory.
Safety and Compliance:
- Adhere to all plant safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, and electrical safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, and report any hazards or violations.
- Participate in safety meetings, risk assessments, and emergency response drills.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for improvements in electrical and instrumentation systems to increase plant efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to implement improvements and resolve recurring issues.
Support Operations:
- Work closely with plant operators to ensure that electrical and instrumentation systems support safe and efficient plant operations.
- Assist with troubleshooting process issues that involve electrical or instrumentation components.
Position Requirements:
- Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations with accuracy
- Ability to operate mechanical and diaphragm pumps
- Ability to safely operate pressure washer
- Ability to read and interpret instructions on various operating procedures
- Industrial truck (forklift) or equivalent manual material handling equipment experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an E&I Technician in a manufacturing or industrial environment (chemical plant experience preferred)
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and process control instrumentation.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, including weekend hours
- Proficient in English language with reading, writing, and speaking
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
- Associate’s degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).
Qualifications:
- Ability to pass a physical screen, respiratory screen, drug screen and background check if job offer is received and accepted
- Ability to use standard safety equipment and wear all required personal protective equipment (in extreme hot/cold environments)
- Ability to climb ladders and stairwells
- Ability to lift 50lbs
· Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
· Comfortable working in various weather conditions as required.