Electrical & Instrumentation​/Controls; EI Technician

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• Responsible for all facets of routine and extensive preventive/predictive maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment such as transformers, motors (low and medium voltage, 5kV), lighting, transmitters, valves, alarms, and other process control devices.
• Replace switches, relays, transmitters, sensing devices, motors, valves, and other faulty equipment.
• Perform calibrations on all types of industrial pressure, level, flow, and temperature devices.
• Must be able to work safely around all electrical and mechanical equipment (lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, confined space procedures, etc.)
• Examine parts for defects such as opens, shorts, insulation breakdowns, wear, burns or breakage to determine underlying cause and effect of machine performance.
• Possess strong troubleshooting skills, ownership and initiative in solving Electrical & Instrumentation issues, and an ability to work independently when necessary.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust electrical parts, equipment and machinery to obtain proper operating conditions.
• Perform work in above ground spaces using harnesses, scissor and boom lifts.
• Provide input to keep and maintain spare parts inventory levels at all times.
• Participate in MOCs, PHAs, and functional description reviews.
• Know and follow all applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHEC, NFPA, NEC standards and company procedures.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed, and be available for call‑out overtime.

• Experience with controls and able to monitor electrical systems and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and understand piping and instrument drawings, loop drawings, specification sheets, electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and blueprints.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting PLC and breakdowns, relay logic controls, AC/DC drives, pump & motor controls.
• Exposure to work on natural gas appliances, pneumatic, hydraulic, chemical systems, and batching processes.
• Experience with logic controllers, with 4‑20 mA instrumentation, 3‑phase motors and controls, transformers, control panels, and wiring.
• Ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Work in a team environment.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Chemical Manufacturing

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