Advanced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Job Responsibilities

• 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, arc flash safety practices, including full competency in Arc Flash PPE up to 40
  
  Cal suits.
• Motor Systems & Starters:
  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 Systems & Drives:
  Control wiring installation, repair, and troubleshooting; reading and interpreting wiring schematics; proficiency in Siemens, Allen‑Bradley (AB), and ABB variable frequency drives (VFDs); PLC wiring and troubleshooting, including communication protocols; competence in low‑voltage controls and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Testing & Reliability:
  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.
• Field Electrical Work:
  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.
• Instrumentation – Transmitters & Measurement Devices:
  Pressure, level, temperature, flow, pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen (DO) transmitters; proficiency in calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Instrumentation – Valves & Actuators:
  Analog valves and digital valves installation and tuning; expertise in gas valves and control systems related to burner operations.
• Instrumentation – Switches & Safety Devices:
  Pressure, temperature, flow, level, limit, and explosion‑proof switches; advanced knowledge of safety interlocks and fail‑safe systems.
• Actuation Systems:
  Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, troubleshooting and integration into automated systems.
• Instrumentation – Burner Management Systems:
  Commissioning, troubleshooting, and compliance.
• Instrumentation Reliability:
  Preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure instrumentation integrity; skilled in tubing bending and installing for process instrumentation.
• Systems, Software & Analytical Tools:
  Proficiency in SAP for maintenance management (CMMS) and PI Vision for process monitoring and data analysis; integration of instrumentation with PLC and control systems for optimized plant performance.
• Additional
  
  Competencies:
  
  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…