Instrumentation & Electrician Technician

Job Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is responsible for maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot automatic, digitally controlled equipment to ensure continuous and safe operation of plant processes.
• Check, calibrate, and maintain plant instrumentation, including critical equipment in the production, utilities and laboratory areas of the site.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and maintenance leadership to plan and execute systematic preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Provide technical assistance to both maintenance and production staff during troubleshooting and repair operations.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.
• Support plant startups, shutdowns, and turnaround activities.
• Maintain documentation of all work, including calibration records, maintenance logs, and PM checklists.
• Utilize a thorough working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fluidic, and electrical systems to effectively diagnose interrelated system faults.
• Possess a basic understanding of computer networks and a theoretical understanding of PC environments as they relate to industrial control systems.
• Perform on-line and off-line programming across a broad range of PLC platforms and processor-based systems.
• Adheres to all applicable EHS and cGMP regulations.
• Adheres to personal moral, ethical, legal, and behavioral conduct in compliance with the Siegfried Code of Conduct.
• Other maintenance duties as assigned.

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing of mechanical malfunctions in general is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and process instrumentation.
• Preferred experience with DCS and PLC systems.
• Preferred knowledge of hazardous area classifications and intrinsic safety.
• Familiarity with CMMS.
• Preferred certification in industrial electrical and industrial instrumentation.
• Must be capable of reading isometric drawings, as well as P&/s single line diagrams, and loop sheets.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• High attention to detail and safety-conscious mindset.
• Proficiency with test equipment (multimeters, loop calibrators, meggers…).
• Must be available for call-outs, shift work, and occasional overtime or weekend work.
• Must be able to climb stairs and handle parts weighing up to 55 lbs.
• Recent experience with new and state-of-the-art instrumentation equipment is a plus.

• ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E training

• Starting rate $40.33/hr
• Teamsters Local 676 membership required.
• No-Cost Health Insurance
• Competitive Retirement (401k) Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

Siegfried USA will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job. Please speak with HR should you require an accommodation or have any questions.