Instrumentation Controls Technician - Night Shift

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) / Electrical Reliability TechnicianBuild Reliability. Improve Performance. Protect the Process.

At Premier Candle US Corp., we don’t measure success by how many breakdowns we repair.

We measure success by how many failures never happen.

Our maintenance team exists to improve equipment reliability, protect production, enhance product quality, and create a safer workplace. We believe maintenance is a competitive advantage—not simply a support function.

We’re looking for an experienced Instrumentation & Controls / Electrical Reliability Technician who is passionate about industrial automation, electrical systems, process instrumentation, and continuous improvement.

If you’re energized by solving complex problems, improving manufacturing systems, and taking ownership of critical assets, you’ll find a career here—not just another maintenance job.

Our Mission

Every control system should operate exactly as designed.

Every instrument should provide accurate data.

Every electrical system should be safe, reliable, and dependable.

Every technician should leave the plant better than they found it.

Your Mission

You’ll serve as the technical expert responsible for the reliability of our electrical, automation, and instrumentation systems throughout the manufacturing process.

Your work directly impacts production uptime, product quality, process consistency, energy efficiency, and employee safety.

This role goes well beyond responding to electrical failures.

You’ll be expected to improve the systems entrusted to your care.

What You’ll Do

You will:

· Troubleshoot electrical, automation, and instrumentation failures using structured problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis.

· Maintain and improve PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.

· Diagnose electrical distribution systems, motor controls, MCCs, VFDs, soft starters, and industrial control panels.

· Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain pressure, temperature, level, flow, and position instrumentation.

· Support combustion systems, heaters, process temperature controls, and associated safety devices used throughout candle manufacturing.

· Maintain packaging equipment, conveyors, labeling systems, palletizing equipment, and automated material handling systems.

· Verify instrument accuracy through calibration and functional testing.

· Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings, ladder logic, and OEM documentation.

· Assist Engineering with equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and capital projects.

· Support predictive maintenance initiatives using equipment condition and failure history.

· Utilize the CMMS to document repairs, calibrations, inspections, and reliability improvements.

· Participate in SBARs, After Action Reviews, Root Cause Analyses, and continuous improvement activities.

· Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost.

· Mentor maintenance technicians in electrical troubleshooting and automation best practices.

Equipment You’ll Support

Our manufacturing environment includes a wide variety of industrial systems including:

· PLC-controlled production equipment

· Industrial automation systems

· Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

· Three-phase electrical distribution

· Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

· Servo and motion control systems

· Conveyor systems

· Automated packaging equipment

· Labeling and coding systems

· Process heating systems

· Temperature control systems

· Pumps

· Compressors

· Pneumatic systems

· Hydraulic systems

· Industrial sensors

· Safety circuits

· Utility equipment supporting plant operations

What Success Looks Like

Successful I&C Technicians don’t simply restore equipment.

They improve it.

They are recognized because:

· Production trusts their judgment.

· Equipment failures become less frequent.

· Electrical troubleshooting becomes faster and more effective.

· Instrument calibration is consistently accurate.

· Automation systems operate reliably.

· Problems are solved permanently—not repeatedly.

· Documentation is complete and useful.

· Operators gain confidence because equipment performs consistently.

· Fellow technicians seek their expertise.

Technical Qualifications

We’re looking for professionals with demonstrated expertise in:

· Industrial electrical systems (120V–480V)

· PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred)

· Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)

· Industrial Ethernet communications

· Variable Frequency Drives

· Motor controls

· MCCs

· Process instrumentation

· Pressure, flow, temperature, and level transmitters

· PID control fundamentals

· Electrical troubleshooting

· Instrument calibration

· Process control

· Combustion or thermal process equipment (preferred)

· Packaging automation

· Conveyor systems

· Reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and loop drawings

· Root Cause Analysis

· Precision troubleshooting

· CMMS software

· Lockout/Tagout

· NFPA 70E electrical safety practices

Experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk, Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Fanuc Robotics or similar industrial automation platforms is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field preferred.

· Minimum five years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Demonstrated experience troubleshooting automated production equipment.

· Strong understanding of industrial controls and process instrumentation.

· Ability to interpret technical documentation and electrical schematics.

· Experience utilizing a CMMS to document work and equipment history.

The Technician We’re Looking For

Technical ability gets your attention.

Character earns your place on the team.

Our technicians demonstrate:

Ownership

They don’t walk past abnormalities.

They investigate them.

Curiosity

They ask why equipment failed.

Not simply how to restart it.

Precision

Details matter.

Calibration matters.

Documentation matters.

Safety matters.

Accountability

They own their work.

They own their decisions.

They own the results.

Professionalism

They communicate clearly.

They teach others.

They continue learning.

They represent the maintenance profession with pride.

Continuous Improvement

Every failure becomes a lesson.

Every lesson becomes a better process.

This Position Is Not For You If…

· You replace parts before diagnosing the problem.

· You dislike documentation.

· You resist standardized work.

· You bypass electrical safety procedures.

· You believe preventive maintenance has little value.

· You are uncomfortable learning new automation technology.

· You wait for equipment to fail before taking action.

· You think maintenance exists only to fix breakdowns.

Why Premier Candle?

We’re building something that lasts.

A maintenance organization where:

· Reliability comes before firefighting.

· Technicians are respected as technical professionals.

· Data drives decisions.

· Continuous improvement is part of every job.

· Safety is never compromised.

· Leadership invests in people, training, and technology.

· Good ideas are expected, encouraged, and implemented.

We’re creating a workplace where technicians can build a career, develop advanced technical skills, and help shape the future of our maintenance organization.

If that sounds like the environment you’ve been looking for, we’d like to meet you.

Our Standard

Every calibration is correct.

Every repair improves reliability.

Every shutdown is planned.

Every failure is investigated.

Every technician leaves the equipment—and the team—better than they found it.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person