What are the responsibilities and job description for the I&E Technician position at NORIT Activated Carbon?
The I/E Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and calibrating instruments and test equipment used to monitor and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition. This role supports both production and plant operations, ensuring all work is performed safely and in compliance with plant safety policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, inspect, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems throughout the facility, correcting performance issues through adjustments, tuning, or repairs
- Disassemble, test, and repair malfunctioning instruments (e.g., bar graphs, electrical ovens, multimeters, environmental cabinets, weather-o-meters), replacing defective parts as needed
- Calibrate and align instruments to meet established standards; maintain documentation and manuals to support ISO certification requirements
- Assist in developing preventive maintenance programs for electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
- Support the construction, installation, and alignment of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems for processing and R&D equipment
- Partner with production to identify issues and recommend improvements in equipment, processes, hardware, or software
- Provide technical support on capital projects, ensuring reliability and adherence to company and industry standards
- Oversee and coordinate work of maintenance contractors as required
- Participate in safety meetings and complete all required safety training
- Support Responsible Care® Management System and RC14001® compliance as applicable
- Technical school training in electrical/instrumentation testing and repair (or equivalent)
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in instrumentation maintenance and repair
- Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical and electronic testing techniques
- Proficient with precision tools, diagnostic equipment, and interpreting technical manuals
- Solid math skills for performing and verifying calculations
- Computer literacy and ability to maintain calibration records and documentation
- Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
- Starting pay of 28.39$ per hour
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and many other benefits
- Supportive and dynamic, yet down-to-earth work environment
- A flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valued.
- We support the development of our employees in the form of on-the-job learning, training and courses.
About NORIT Activated Carbon
NORIT Activated Carbon is one of the global leaders and produces various qualities of activated carbon in its powder and granular form. Our mission - to be the customer's #1 choice for added value activated carbon solutions in energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, know-how and technical expertise, complementary services and technologies.
We have established our global presence with manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and United States and as well a Global Business Service center in Riga.
