Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-oriented E&I Technician to join our maintenance team. You will be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical systems and sophisticated instrumentation. This role requires a specialist who is comfortable with both the precision of electronic calibration and the mechanical rigors of heavy equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Instrumentation: Perform the physical pulling and installation of control valves and pressure regulators, ensuring proper orientation, gasket seating, and bolt torquing.
• Process Safety: Execute safe line breaks in accordance with site safety procedures, ensuring piping systems are depressurized and drained before removing instrumentation.
• Maintenance & Repair: Troubleshoot and repair electrical motors, control panels, transformers, and power distribution systems (up to [e.g., 480V]).
• Calibration: Calibrate and test transmitters (pressure, level, flow, temperature) and positioners for control valves.
• Control Systems: Diagnose malfunctions in PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and interpret ladder logic to solve operational issues.
• Safety Compliance: Strict adherence to OSHA, NFPA 70E (Arc Flash), and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) standards.
• General Mechanical Maintenance: Utilize basic mechanical skills to repair and maintain actuators and rotating equipment. Perform drilling, tapping and basic fabrication of mounting brackets or instrument stands and installing PSV (pressure safety vlaves.
• Rigging and Lifting: Basic knowledge of rigging points and hoist operations for the safe removal or heavy valves and motors.
  
  

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment, including inspections, lubrication, and adjustments
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Conduct repairs and replacements of faulty components, ensuring that equipment is restored to optimal working condition
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and procedures to minimize equipment breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment logs, and inventory
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment
• Continuously improve maintenance processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
  
  

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree or Technical Certification in E&I or Electrical Apprenticeship preferred.
• 3 years of industrial experience. Specific experience in valve shop operations or heavy industrial piping environments is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with rigging and lifting equipment for valve removal.
• Proficiency with HART communicators and loop calibrators.
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform heavy lifting (up to 35 lbs) associated with valve maintenance.
  
  

Compensation

The annual base pay range for this position is $ 46.97 per hour to 49.91 per hour . Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits Of Working For Solstice Adanved Materials

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

About Solstice

Solstice Advanced Materials business unit focuses on developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and enhance product performance. This unit is dedicated to creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of various industries while promoting sustainability and efficiency. Our commitment to research and development drives the creation of advanced materials that support a wide range of applications, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements.

Solstice is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .