Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

AD Energy Recruitment is partnering with an established organisation within the renewable energy sector to recruit an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician to support the operation and maintenance of biogas and gas processing facilities across the USA.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on technician with experience in electrical systems, instrumentation, automation and process controls who enjoys troubleshooting, maintaining and improving plant performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of gas conditioning and processing equipment, working closely with operations teams to minimise downtime and maintain high operational standards.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and calibrate electrical instrumentation and control systems across biogas processing facilities.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on gas conditioning, measurement and regulation equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with 12/24V electrical systems and 4–20mA instrumentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, communication and control systems.
• Inspect, test and calibrate pressure sensors, temperature transmitters, flow meters and liquid level controls.
• Maintain and test emergency shutdown (ESD) systems, safety valves, gas detection and fire safety equipment.

• Support the safe and efficient operation of gas compression, filtration, dehydration and measurement systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electronic equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, panel drawings and control diagrams.
• Monitor gas and liquid measurement systems, identifying faults and ensuring accurate readings.
• Support equipment commissioning, repairs, upgrades and installations.
• Coordinate with operations teams and third‑party contractors to ensure maintenance activities are completed effectively.

• Ensure all activities comply with company safety procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and address potential safety, environmental and operational risks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports and equipment documentation.
• Participate in safety training and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Minimum 1 year of experience within gas processing, biogas, oil & gas, industrial maintenance or a related environment.
• Technical qualification in electrical engineering, instrumentation, automation or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands‑on experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, SCADA and industrial control systems.
• Experience with 4–20mA signals, 12/24V systems and electrical fault finding.
• Familiarity with pressure regulation, flow measurement and control equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel when required.