I&E Technician

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerleyis the right place for you.

Are you an experienced electrical and instrumentation technician who thrives on solving problems, learning and growing in your profession? Do you enjoy being hands-on and contributing to critical operations in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment? If so, this is your opportunity to start strong and grow your career as an I&E Technician at our Billings, Montana plant!

Why Join Us?

Start with Opportunity – We hire technicians into our Level C track with a clear path to promotion. High performers have the chance to move into lead roles and shape the future of our I&E team.
Make a Daily Impact – Support the electrical and instrumentation systems that keep our high-output chemical plant running 24/7.
Hands-On and High-Tech – Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate systems like PLCs, control valves and transmitters in a supportive and skilled team environment.
Grow from Within – With ongoing training, mentorship and visibility across the plant, you’ll gain the experience and credibility to move up quickly.

What You’ll Do

Perform daily I&E maintenance tasks and support projects in coordination with plant management.
Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate electrical and instrumentation systems such as control valves, transmitters, PLCs and flow meters.
Collaborate with the Lead I&E Technician and contribute to the success of the department through teamwork and accountability.
Support continuous improvement efforts in reliability, documentation and preventative maintenanced.
Respond to emergencies and participate in on-call rotation as needed.
Maintain accurate records, work orders and compliance documentation.
Participate actively in daily safety meetings and monthly inspections to support our strong safety culture.
Work in all environments — plant, office and outdoors in both summer heat and cold Montana winters.

What You’ll Bring

High school diploma or GED required; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Instrumentation & Control is preferred.
Strong hands-on experience in electrical and/or instrumentation roles, ideally in industrial or chemical plant settings.
Eagerness to learn, take initiative and grow into greater responsibility.
Proficiency in troubleshooting, schematics, motor control, calibration and industrial control systems.
Familiarity with NFP 70E, PLCs and preventive maintenance systems.
Strong computer literacy, communication and documentation skills.
A proactive and safety-first mindset with a strong work ethic.
Physically able to stand, climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds, and wear required respiratory equipment (including SCBA if needed).

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matchingup to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
• Paid vacation andsick time, and
  10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance:
  
  Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is…