Electrical and Instrument Technician

Sr. Electrical & Instrument Technician
Status:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department:
Operations

This position is responsible for coordinating the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and general/preventative maintenance of electrical and instrument equipment at the hydrogen liquification plant located in Woodbine, GA. This role requires excellent electrical and instrument aptitude and a high degree of familiarity with industrial chemical process facilities. The position requires the ability to be on‑call and to respond to urgent needs so that the plant maintains capabilities around the clock.

The ideal candidate should communicate effectively among cross‑functional departments with an emphasis on helping maintenance, improving reliability and equipment healthiness of an H2 production facility. The candidate must demonstrate a desire to learn new technologies and processes. Additionally, the I&E Technician should be highly knowledgeable with the operation and troubleshooting of industrial gas systems and components. The candidate must also be fully knowledgeable in medium and low voltage (35 kV to 120 VAC) electrical systems and working experience in instrumentation and control systems.

• Support and maintain the instrumentation and electrical equipment in a safe and efficient manner as described in various procedures, policies, processes and regulatory requirements (NEC, NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, etc.).
• Provide technical field expertise in consultation with engineering and reliability resources and lead the execution of scheduled preventive/corrective maintenance and process improvement.
• Perform troubleshooting, functional checks, maintenance and minor repair of low voltage (480 VAC and below) and medium voltage (34.5 kV and/or 4160 VAC) electrical systems (switch gears, transformers, rectifiers, power panels, VFDs, electrical motors, etc.).
• Work with SEL 751/787/710, UMC-100, E-300 relays and high voltage electrical system equipment, and work closely with and monitor contracted 3rd parties on routine maintenance/inspection, troubleshooting/repair, and testing/calibration on electrical systems and components of high‑voltage substations/switch yards (115 kV to 34.5 kV).
• Support/monitor troubleshooting, calibration, functional checks and maintenance of electronic, analog and digital process control instruments and control systems (I/O cards, PLC cabinets, network switches, etc.) and process analytical equipment.
• Comply within the bounds of a Non‑Routine Work Permit.
• Execute work orders, identify corrective maintenance activities and enter work orders and planned maintenance activities into the CMMS platform (Maximo, Emaint, SAP equivalent).
• Work closely and communicate directly with contractors, OEM vendors and suppliers.
• Perform additional operation/maintenance related duties as needed.
• Assist in the training and development of new E&I technicians/apprentices and mentor junior E&I technicians.
• Be prepared to respond as needed to all equipment repair needs and maintenance concerns in an urgent manner, which may include returning to the plant on short notice.
• Travel occasionally (0‑20%) to vendor/supplier shops or other Plug facilities to assist annual outage or commissioning activities.
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required within the role.

Minimum of five (5) years experience in an industrial electrical, controls or related field.
Associate or vocational degree in electrical engineering or related field preferably, or in lieu of an associate or vocational degree an additional two (2) years of relevant electrical or controls experience.

Must be able to operate independently with minimal supervision while achieving high quality results in work assignments.

Ability to interpret and digest technical documents such as schematic wiring diagrams (SWD), Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&), electrical one‑line, panel/cabinet wiring diagrams, OEM manuals.

Demonstrated experience using test equipment and ability to creatively troubleshoot complex electrical systems…