What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician position at MJB Wood Group LLC?
We are looking for a skilled, safety-minded Electrical & Instrumentation Technician who enjoys solving problems and keeping critical systems running. In this hands-on role, you will install, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the electrical and instrumentation equipment that supports safe, reliable plant operations. You will work closely with operations, process controls, information technology, and experienced technicians to resolve issues and improve equipment performance.
What You’ll Do
- Install, calibrate, test, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain process instrumentation used for control, alarms, and monitoring.
- Diagnose and repair electrical equipment and systems ranging from 12 VDC through 480 VAC, including motor starters and control circuits.
- Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Add or modify logic in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and flow computers within established procedures and authorization levels.
- Partner with Process Controls to resolve PLC and safety instrumented system (SIS) issues.
- Coordinate with Information Technology on industrial communication and connectivity issues.
- Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Work directly with operators to investigate daily equipment issues and restore dependable operation.
- Use hand tools, test equipment, and calibration devices safely and effectively.
- Support experienced technicians, follow established policies and procedures, and provide temporary work coordination or peer leadership when needed.
- Document maintenance activities, findings, and completed work clearly and accurately.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Four or more years of related electrical, instrumentation, controls, or industrial maintenance experience.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems safely and methodically.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, and technical documentation.
- Clear communication, sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and dependable follow-through.
Helpful Experience
- Industrial process controls, PLCs, flow computers, or safety instrumented systems.
- Calibration and maintenance of pressure, flow, level, temperature, or related process instruments.
- Electrical motor starters, control circuits, industrial communications, and equipment reliability practices.
No specific license or certification is required.
How You’ll Succeed
- Safety first: You follow procedures, recognize hazards, and protect yourself and others.
- Problem solving: You diagnose issues, evaluate options, and take practical action.
- Collaboration: You build productive working relationships across operations, maintenance, controls, and technology teams.
- Adaptability: You respond effectively to changing priorities, equipment needs, and operating conditions.
- Results focus: You complete quality work that improves reliability, efficiency, and plant performance.
- Peer leadership: You share knowledge, support teammates, and help coordinate work when asked.
Work Environment & Schedule
This is an active industrial role. The successful candidate must be able to:
- Meet the position’s physical requirements and remain on their feet for several hours.
- Work safely in confined spaces and wear required personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus when necessary.
- Work extended day or night shifts, weekends, and holidays based on operating needs.
- Perform work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions.
- Work in areas that may include odors, chemicals, fumes, vibration, and high noise levels.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are a dependable technician who takes pride in safe, high-quality work and enjoys tackling challenging equipment issues, we encourage you to apply. Candidates do not need to match every helpful qualification to be considered.
This description summarizes the primary responsibilities of the position and is not intended to list every task. Responsibilities may change based on business and operating needs.
MJB offers 10 paid holidays. Employees accrue paid time off (PTO) that can be taken in increments as small as 1 hour. Medical, dental, vision and other benefits are eligible on the 1st day of the month following hire date. Among those benefits are matching 401(k) Plan up to 6%, company paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance. We have an employee referral bonus program that allows current employees to earn money for hiring good people to work at MJB. If you are team-oriented and are excited about coming to work each day, we would like to talk to you about joining our team.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Salary : $28 - $35