Instrumentation and Electrical Lead Technician

Instrumentation and Electrical Lead Technician

4555 Kennedy Commerce Dr, Houston, TX 77032, USA

Location 4555 Kennedy Commerce Dr, Houston, TX 77032, USA

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors:
Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Field Service Engineer to join our team, specializing in industrial automation systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining electro-hydraulic control systems across global industrial sites.

Houston (frequent travel required across the country, with some international assignments)

Approx. 210 days/year, with average assignments of 30 days per site

Up to 2-3 months of global training required

• Perform on-site service activities including installation, commissioning, and maintenance of control systems.
• Interpret and work with electrical, hydraulic, and P&.
• Diagnose and resolve faults in PLC-controlled electro-hydraulic systems, control cabinets, and process loops.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Modbus, and Ethernet.
• Program and modify PLC and HMI systems, primarily using Rockwell and Siemens platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure system integrity and performance.
• Maintain detailed service reports and documentation.
• Coordinate teams of technicians performing maintenance on electrohydraulic systems.
• Maintain daily communications with customers, ensuring timely execution of assignments.
• Track daily costs and billable hours.
• Provide troubleshooting support to customers.
• Ensure safe execution of activities, including coordinating lock-out/tag-out procedures, conducting Job Hazard Analysis.

• Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. A bachelor’s degree is a plus, but candidates with substantial relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally for extended periods (average 30 days per trip).
• Willingness to support customers during emergencies (customer's plants are critical and operate on a 24/7 basis.
• Strong understanding of electrical and hydraulic schematics, and P&.
• Hands-on experience with industrial hydraulic systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex control systems.
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming (Rockwell, Siemens).
• Good stress management and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Candidate must be physically fit and capable of:
  • Climbing several flights of stairs
  • Climbing ladders
  • Working at heights
  • Lifting light weights (tools and components)
  • Ability to work in industrial environments and comply with all safety standards.
• Must successfully pass background checks and drug screening prior to employment.

• Refinery Access:
  Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) to access refinery and port facilities.
• Passport
  
  Required:
  
  Must hold (or be able to obtain) a valid passport for international travel assignments.
• Drug & Alcohol Compliance:
  Candidates must be able to participate in extensive and ongoing random drug testing required by refinery sites. Testing methods may include oral swab, urinalysis,…