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Electrical – Instrumentation Technician (E/I Technician)Position Type: Direct HirePay Range: $30–$40 per hourLocation: New Martinsville, WV (Chemical Manufacturing Facility)Industry: Petrochemicals & Fine ChemicalsSchedule: Full-Time | 24/7 Plant Operations (Shift Work Required)Reports To: Maintenance/Reliability & Engineering ManagerJob OverviewThe Electrical – Instrumentation Technician plays a critical role in supporting safe and efficient plant operations. This position is responsible for maintaining electrical systems, instrumentation, and control equipment across the facility.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systemsTroubleshoot, repair, and calibrate plant equipment to ensure reliabilityWork within a planning and scheduling process using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment uptime and plant performanceCollaborate with the Maintenance & Reliability team to ensure compliance with safety and operational standardsQualificationsProven experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within an industrial or chemical manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, and electrical equipmentAbility to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 plant operationFamiliarity with CMMS systems and maintenance planning processesCommitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellenceKey ResponsibilitiesPromote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvementMaintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipmentExecute planned and scheduled electrical/instrumentation maintenance activities to prevent equipment failuresCollaborate with operations teams and contractors to prioritize work and ensure efficient resource usagePerform minor troubleshooting and corrective actions as directedUtilize CMMS to log work, document repairs, and request parts or materialsEnsure accurate documentation of maintenance activities per site proceduresAdhere to all regulatory (PSM) and internal standards for electrical and instrumentation workCoordinate efforts with other E/I Technicians and production personnel to support plant reliabilityQualifications & SkillsHigh School Diploma required (Vocational or Technical School preferred)Certified Electrician in the state of West Virginia (required)Experience in a petrochemical or chemical process plant maintenance roleAbility to interpret OEM manuals, technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagramsProficiency in CMMS platforms and related maintenance toolsFamiliarity with Microsoft Office applicationsStrong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulationsExperience using hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing/calibration equipmentStrong communication and troubleshooting abilities
Salary : $30 - $40
