Instrument & Electrical Field Engineer

HotFoot Recruiters is hiring an Instrument & Electrical Field Engineer to support a high-purity chemical manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, AZ. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical and instrumentation systems that support critical production operations.

This position is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in chemical or heavy manufacturing environments who can support both daily operations and long-term reliability initiatives.

Position: Instrument & Electrical Field Engineer

Location: Casa Grande, AZ (On-Site)

Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Pay Range: $80,000 – $100,000 DOE

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems across the facility
• Support operation and reliability of equipment such as MCCs, motors, transformers, UPS, generators, and process instruments
• Perform configuration, calibration, and troubleshooting of field instruments and control systems
• Support and modify DCS / PLC systems, including programming and commissioning activities
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans to ensure equipment reliability
• Respond to production issues and provide rapid troubleshooting to minimize downtime
• Lead or support technicians, assign daily tasks, and monitor work progress
• Review technical drawings, test results, and system performance data
• Support procurement, vendor coordination, and equipment lifecycle management
• Maintain documentation, work instructions, and compliance records in systems (e.g., SAP)
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3 years of experience in electrical & instrumentation maintenance/troubleshooting in chemical or manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of:
• Electrical systems (medium voltage, low voltage, motors, MCC, transformers)
• Instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, temperature transmitters, etc.)
• Process control systems (DCS / PLC)
• Experience with instrument calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting tools
• Ability to develop and execute preventive maintenance programs
• Experience supporting or leading technicians and scheduling work activities
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation
• Ability to work on-call, off-shift, or overtime as needed
• Experience with 12.47KV MV and 480V LV systems
• Experience with VFD sizing, installation, or troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing tools and diagnostics
• Experience developing work instructions, SOPs, or training materials
• Background in chemical manufacturing or similar high-hazard environments