Electrical & Instrumental Technician

Schedule: Mon-Fri overtime as needed/on call rotation

Travel: Limited to none

In this role, we will expect you to support the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. You will respond to equipment issues as they arise, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure instruments and controls are properly calibrated and functioning. This role also involves assisting with equipment startups and shutdowns, installing new equipment, and maintaining electrical and instrumentation components such as wiring, conduit, valves, and actuators.

You will be expected to follow all safety regulations and procedures, communicate equipment or parts needs to management, and use your troubleshooting and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues while working from technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance systems. This position reports directly to the E&I Supervisor.

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC’s, process controls, electrical and pneumatic equipment
• Perform emergency maintenance on failed equipment
• Calibrate, configure, and repair of measurement/controls instruments flow, levels, pressure, temperature, and Ph including associated valves and valve actuators

• Assist with the shutdown and startup of equipment on projects
• Adhere to all OSHA and National Electrical Safety Code regulations and procedures
• Replace and repair parts, rewire, and install related instrument and electrical items including conduit and wiring
• Preventative and proactive electrical tasks and compliance procedures
• Inform management of any instrument or electrical parts needed and assist with maintaining the required instrument / electronic / electrical parts inventories
• Installation of new equipment

• Associate degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Technology, preferred
• Three (3) to five (5) years of on-the-job experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repair(Delta
  
  V, ABB Logic & Controls, Rosemount Instrumentation)
• Familiar with computerized maintenance managements systems
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to be applied in design and troubleshooting work
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions including operating manuals, procedures, and policies
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and instrument control systems and maintenance support equipment
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics

• Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to: FR pants/ long-sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/ descend/ work from: stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus. The starting salary is based on the candidate's experience, education, and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 5 sick/personal days
  • Paid vacation time
• Company contribution of 3% safe harbor and 2 % profit sharing in accordance with the contribution and vesting schedule
• Advancement and bonus opportunities
• Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.

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