Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Position Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical and instrumentation systems throughout the facility. This position performs complex technical maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment while minimizing downtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment, with or without established work instructions.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure equipment is restored to safe operating condition in a timely manner.
• Support startup, commissioning, and modification of plant systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on equipment criticality and operational impact.
• Support reliability initiatives to reduce recurring failures and improve equipment performance.
• Document findings and recommendations to support equipment reliability improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of work, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting results.
• Properly wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and company policies.
• Recommend equipment repairs, replacements, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of technical/electrical industrial maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with electrical and instrumentation systems in an industrial environment.
• Strong organizational and task completion skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor, even during high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Must have the ability to:

• Troubleshoot complex equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Multi-meter usage, ability to navigate.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Work independently and within a team environment.
• Analyze technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Frequently use hands to handle, grasp, feel, and manipulate tools and equipment.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Crawl, climb, kneel, bend, squat, and work in confined spaces.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Work at heights and on ladders when necessary.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment consistent with maintenance activities.

Work Environment

• Primarily works within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to mechanical/Multi craft tasks.
• May be required to work standard shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation.