Junior Controls Technician — Electrical & Instrumentation

Job Summary:

Assist with technical and specialized work related to electrical and control systems, including analysis, detection, and repair of single-loop control systems, electronic devices, communication systems, and instruments such as meters, gauges, and regulators. The technician performs tests, surveys, layout work, and prepares documentation of results.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in locating and repairing defects in control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic components using wiring, schematic, logic, or control diagrams.
• Assist in low- and medium-voltage circuit breaker electrical/mechanical interlock checks, repairs, and adjustments associated with breakers and plant electrical control and distribution systems.
• Assist or perform preventive maintenance and repair activities on equipment such as batteries, motors, compressed air systems, fork‑lifts, electric heaters, etc.
• Make required equipment checks and inspections; record data, assist in performing tests, and prepare reports, graphs, sketches, and curves.
• Compile and record data related to projects, tests, and investigations; ensure all work meets standards and specifications.
• Assist in engineering layouts and prepare data for engineering procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials, and requisitions for installation, maintenance, and operation of equipment.
• Use the work‑management system to locate or request parts, create work requests/ work orders, and record work histories.
• Request and accept permits to ensure equipment is cleared and tagged before work.
• Assist in installing and removing grounds as directed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Two‑year associate’s degree in electronics or a qualifying engineering or science discipline.
• Or high‑school diploma with two or more years of related military experience.
• Or high‑school diploma with five or more years of related industrial technical electrical or controls experience.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete the Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test and a physical abilities assessment.
• Perform duties in compliance with federal, state, local, and company environmental, safety, and health regulations.
• Report unsafe conditions and stop work if necessary.
• Knowledge of OSHA, regulatory, and environmental guidelines.
• Physical demand level is medium: lifting up to 50 lb, carrying 35 lb, pushing/pulling up to 65 lb, frequent walking, standing, climbing ladders or stairs, squatting, kneeling, using hand tools and motorized equipment, and operating in cold, heat, dust, or fumes.

Salary: $34.61 – $36.96 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Locate and repair defects in control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components using wiring, schematic, logic or control diagrams.
• Install, remove, inspect, adjust, repair and calibrate instrumentation not associated with active trips (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, gas analyzers, transmitters, receivers, recorders, chemical testing devices).
• Make simple circuit analysis and repair relays, electronic devices, meters, communication components, and similar circuits.
• Perform simple control system monitoring and program modifications using a computer interface terminal and available monitoring systems.
• Complete low- and medium-voltage circuit breaker electrical/mechanical interlock checks, repairs, and adjustments.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as batteries, motors, compressed air systems, fork‑lifts, electric heaters, HVAC systems, etc.
• Make required equipment checks and inspections; record data and prepare reports, graphs, sketches, and curves.
• Assist with engineering layouts and prepare data for engineering procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials, and requisitions.
• Conduct control loop and input/output checks on new and replacement equipment.
• Use the work‑management system for parts, work requests, and record keeping.
• Request and accept permits; install and remove grounds as directed.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as…