Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (Journeyman Level – I&C Controls)

Who we are:

Were transforming one of the worlds oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the best Inventions of 2024 and Fast Company as one of 2024s Next Big Things in Tech Electra is scaling rapidly and were looking for bold driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If youre ready to make a real impact in a company thats redefining heavy industry for a cleaner smarter world we want to hear from you.

What you will do:

Electra isseekinga highly skilled safety-focused Electrical & Instrumentation Technician performing at or above a Journeyman level to support installation commissioning maintenance troubleshooting and optimization of industrial electrical instrumentation and control systems across its production facility. This role is critical to ensuring safe production reliable automationaccuratedata acquisition and operational readiness in a fast-paced startup and commissioning environment. Technicians work with minimal supervision and senior-level individuals may mentor or train other electrical and instrumentation personnel.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely perform removal repair installation testing and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems and components
• Install calibrate maintain and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation including flow meters sensors transmitters analyzers transducers and weigh scales
• Perform advanced electrical and control system troubleshooting failure analysis and root-cause investigations to minimize downtime
• Execute loop checks signal testing I/O checkout and system diagnostics during commissioning startup and maintenance activities
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on substations power distribution systems switchgear MCCs motors motor controls and AC/DC drives
• Install configure commission troubleshoot and replace Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Install operate maintain and troubleshoot industrial rectifier systems including DC power distribution cooling systems interlocks controls and protective devices
• Diagnose rectifier-related faults such as abnormal voltage/current conditions grounding issues cooling failures and control faults
• Support commissioning startup shutdown and operational troubleshooting of rectifier systems
• Assistwith configuration and limited programming support of PLCs HMIs SCADA and DCS platforms
• Maintain accurate documentation including calibration records wiring diagrams loop drawings rectifier settings and as-built updates
• Follow all SOPs lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety requirements
• Participate in safety environmental preventive maintenance and continuous improvement programs
• Mentor or train junior electrical and instrumentation employees as assigned
• Work shifts in a 24/7/365 operation

What we need you to bring to the team:

• High school degree or equivalent
• 8 years of industrial electrical/fixed plant electrician experience; OR completion of a Certified Electronics Electrical or Instrumentation (typically 4-year program) and four (4) years of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation experience; OR an associate degree or trade certification with six (6) years of relevant experience
• The ability to read P&IDs schematics and technical manuals is required
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical instrumentation and control system issues including root cause analysis and non-routine problem solving
• Strong working knowledge of industrial power distribution systems motor controls VFDs instrumentation and process control systems
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs electrical schematics loop diagrams and technical manuals to execute work and diagnose issues effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision determine appropriate methods for new assignments and provide guidance or mentorship to junior team members
• Experience with VFDs PLCs HMIs SCADA systems rectifiers AC/DC control systems
• Experience with 480 volt motor control switchgear and controls