Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Purpose of Job: 

To install and maintain computerized process control instrumentation, inspect and troubleshoot faulty equipment, and maintain designated electronic and electric equipment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Replace lighting fixtures, ballasts, and bulbs throughout plant, labs, and offices.
• Install conduit and pull wire for new installation or repair of lighting and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot three phase motor circuits including variable frequency drives and motor controls of all types.
• Install and/or replace electric motors, switches, receptacles, solenoids, thermocouples, fuses, transformers, sensors, transmitters, etc.
• Perform a variety of duties to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant process control systems.
• Maintain records and systems to achieve a high standard of preventative maintenance work that meets quality engineering standards.
• Assist electrical supervisor with implementation of electrical automation systems for the computerized control of process equipment.
• Maintain computerized control systems including Allen-Bradley PLCs and Foxboro DCS systems.
• Wear appropriate personal safety protection, follow prescribed procedures, and maintain a clean and safe work area.

• May perform other duties.

Working Conditions:    

• Work is performed mostly in a plant environment.
• Must work day and evening shifts and may be required to work overtime.
• Frequently exerts up to 50 lbs. of force to push, pull, or lift objects.
• Requires significant standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and reaching.
• Requires climbing on various plant structures where electrical or instrument devices exist.
• Works both inside and outside and is exposed to environmental conditions.
• Works around machinery and moving equipment and frequently exposed to noise, vibrations, chemicals, dust, fumes, slippery conditions, and radiation.
• Personal safety/health protection is required including eye, head, and hearing protection. Requires wearing FR rated uniforms that are provided by company, to comply with NFPA 70E requirements.

 Knowledge/Skills: 

• Minimum high school degree/GED. Higher education and/or licenses or certificates a plus.
• Must have knowledge of and abide by the National Electric Code.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Full understanding of electrical/instrumentation systems.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to drive company vehicles between facilities.

• Initiative oriented; ability to independently perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to do quality work safely.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed mostly in a plant environment.
• Must work day and evening shifts and may be required to work overtime.
• Frequently exerts up to 50 lbs. of force to push, pull, or lift objects.
• Requires significant standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and reaching.
• Requires climbing on various plant structures where electrical or instrument devices exist.
• Works both inside and outside and is exposed to environmental conditions.
• Works around machinery and moving equipment and frequently exposed to noise, vibrations, chemicals, dust, fumes, slippery conditions, and radiation.
• Personal safety/health protection is required including eye, head, and hearing protection. Requires wearing FR rated uniforms that are provided by company, to comply with NFPA 70E requirements.