Advanced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Electrical Power Systems & Distribution

• Experience with AC and DC voltages: 161kV, 13.2kV, 4160V, 480V, 277V, 240/120V, 24V, and 12V.
• Main substation switching – 13.2kV to 480V distribution operations.
• Main yard switching and safe handling of high‑voltage power equipment and switches 161kV to 13.8kV.
• Expertise with Siemens Allis 1600A and 3200A breakers, fuse sizing and breaker sizing.
• Grounding, arc‑fault cleaning, and arc‑flash safety practices, including full competency in Arc Flash PPE up to 40
  
  Cal suits.

• Wiring and troubleshooting 480V starter buckets, 4160V synchronous motor starters, and general motor wiring.
• Proficiency in motor testing, motor sizing, and advanced fault troubleshooting.
• Skilled in motor starters – wye/delta starters, autotransformers, soft starts, part winding, VFDs.

• Control wiring installation, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Reading and interpreting wiring schematics.
• Proficiency in Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, and ABB variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• PLC wiring and troubleshooting, including communication protocols and communication troubleshooting.
• Competence in low‑voltage controls and advanced troubleshooting techniques.

• Circuit testing, conductive testing, and high‑voltage testing.
• Overload and wire sizing calculations for safe system design.
• Infrared scanning for preventive maintenance.
• Skilled with diagnostic tools such as the Fluke II‑900.
• Expertise in fault locating, failure root cause analysis, and serving as a failure investigations resource.
• Providing leadership in electrical reliability programs.

• Installation and maintenance of heat‑trace systems and lighting systems.
• HV and MV cable terminations.
• Conduit bending, wire pulling, and rigging for heavy electrical equipment.
• Working with generators and related switching equipment.

• Pressure, level, temperature, flow, pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen (DO) transmitters.
• Proficiency in calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting.

• Analog valves and digital valves installation and tuning.
• Expertise in gas valves and control systems related to burner operations.

• Pressure, temperature, flow, level, limit, and explosion‑proof switches.
• Advanced knowledge of safety interlocks and fail‑safe systems.

• Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, troubleshooting and integration into automated systems.
• Burner management systems commissioning, troubleshooting, and compliance.

• Preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure instrumentation integrity.
• Skilled in tubing bending and installing for process instrumentation.

• Proficiency in SAP (CMMS) for maintenance management and PI Vision for process monitoring and data analysis.
• Integration of instrumentation with PLC and control systems for optimized plant performance.

• Serve as an E&I Trainer, mentoring and developing junior technicians.
• Knowledge in both electrical and instrumentation reliability programs.
• Participate in failure investigations and provide technical expertise for root‑cause analysis.
• Strict adherence to safety regulations, with professional competence in arc‑flash protection, lockout/tagout, and hazard analysis.

• 3+ years’ experience in industrial Electrical & Instrumentation.
• Advanced knowledge of high, medium, and low voltage systems.
• Proficiency with both electrical power distribution and process instrumentation systems in heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated success in troubleshooting complex issues, leading reliability initiatives, and training others.
• Strong analytical skills.

• Lift up to 55 lbs without assistance.
• Climb ladders (up to 15 ft) and multiple flights of stairs.
• Stand for up to 1 hour without sitting.
• Perform bending and twisting motions.
• Work flexible schedules and respond to on‑call needs.

• Exposure to mechanical parts, vibration, airborne particles, and loud noise.
• Work in both industrial and office settings.
• Outdoor work in inclement weather, heat, humidity, and dust.
• Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, etc.).

Starting pay of $91,041.60 annually + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay‑for‑skill system.

• Competitive Pay
• Multiple healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.