Electrical​/Instrument Technician

Electrical & Instrument Technician

A local chemical company is seeking a skilled Electrical and Instrument (E & I) Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure optimal plant operations.

Electrical & Instrument Technicians install, repair, or maintain in accordance with manufacturers or site specifications, electrical and instrument equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.

Qualification

• 5 years industry experience in instrumentation and electrical or an associate's degree in Instrument or Mechanical Technology.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturer's literature, diagrams or schematics.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and computer knowledge.
• Must be capable of wearing all protective type of equipment needed to complete jobs safely
• Available to work overtime and understand that it is a job requirement if no one volunteers

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace items such as instruments, valves, disconnects and starters in order to protect personnel, equipment and to keep processes running.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and reassemble equipment such as automatic valves, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, in order to restore to operation.
• Measure, cut, bend and install conduit, fittings and tubing as needed to install or repair equipment.
• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wire, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures
• Lock, tag, try and test energy sources in order make equipment inoperable and safe to work on.
• Plan and coordinate work with other crafts while installing new work or replacing existing parts with new models.
• Receive training and be able to retrieve OSHA information such as PSM, MSDS, hazardous material lists, safety procedures, corporate standards, etc.
• I&E Technicians will reinforce the safety principles of the area and site and ensure trainees follow the standard work practices and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and correct problems with Distributive Control Systems equipment using test equipment and techniques to restore equipment to operation.

Working Environment

• Chemical manufacturing plant producing Liquid Alum, ACH and PAC chemicals
• Physical capability of performing tasks in 100-degree ambient temperatures while wearing Protective Personal Protection.
• This job requires climbing stairs and ladders and lifting (within OSHA guidelines).
• This job consists of outside elements where radiant heat or cold is normal work environment, and rotating shifts.
• Following all plant safety guidelines such as:
  Confined Space, Working with heights Management of Change, Hot Work and Operating Procedures
• Must be able to work scheduled 8-hour days with intermittent 14 – 16-hour days for emergency operations/repairs.

Submit a completed application to the Edwardsville location at  or email your resume to R