Staff Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Job Location:
Broomfield, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Who we are:
Electra isreinventing ironmaking from the ground upwitha breakthroughelectrochemical technology that produceshigh purityclean iron and critical co-minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulderanda new demonstration facilityunderwayin Jefferson Countywereon track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining steel and big tech momentum is on our side.Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech and named one of TIMEs 100 Climate Leaderswerebuilding a company shaping the future of industry.Ifyourelooking to make an impact and join a teamthatsdriven focused and scaling we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
Electra is seeking a highly skilled safety-focused Staff Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician to lead the installation commissioning maintenance troubleshooting and optimization of industrial electrical instrumentation and control systems across its production facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe production reliable automation accurate data acquisition and operational readiness in a fast-paced startup and commissioning environment.
This positionoperateswith a high degree of independence and technical authority contributing to the development of maintenance strategies system improvements and best practices. The Senior Technician routinely handles complex assignments drives root-cause resolution and may act as a technical lead mentoring and guiding other electrical and instrumentation personnel.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead and execute the installation repair testing commissioning and optimization of electrical and instrumentation systems and components
- Perform advanced troubleshooting failure analysis and root-cause investigations across electrical instrumentation and control systems to minimize downtime and improve reliability
- Install calibrate maintain and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation including flow meters sensors transmitters analyzers transducers and weigh scales
- Execute and lead loop checks signal testing I/O checkout system diagnostics and commissioning activities
- Maintain andoptimizesubstations power distribution systems switchgear MCCs motors motor controls and AC/DC drives
- Install configure commission and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and associated control systems
- Serve as a subject matter expert for industrial rectifier systems including DC power distribution cooling systems interlocks controls and protective devices
- Diagnose complex rectifier-related faults and lead troubleshooting efforts involving abnormal voltage/current conditions grounding issues cooling failures and control faults
- Support and lead commissioning startup shutdown and operational readiness activities for new and existing systems
- Provide advanced support for PLC HMI SCADA and DCS systems including configuration troubleshooting and limited programming
- Contribute to the development and improvement of maintenance procedures commissioning practices and system standards
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of technical documentation including calibration records wiring diagrams loop drawings system configurations and as-built updates
- Act as a technical lead or mentor providing guidance training and knowledge transfer to junior team members
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering operations and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure strict adherence to all safety standards SOPs lockout/tagout procedures and regulatory requirements
- Support a 24/7/365 operation including shift work on-call support and critical issue response
What we need you to bring to the team:
- High school diploma or equivalent with10 years of industrial electrical instrumentation or fixed plant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience
- Advanced ability to read and interpretP&IDs electrical schematics loop diagrams and technical documentation
- Deep technicalexpertiseinindustrial instrumentation electrical distribution systems and process control environments
- Strong experience withVFDs PLCs HMIs SCADA and/or DCS platforms including troubleshooting and basic configuration/programming
- Demonstratedexpertisewithrectifier systems AC/DC power systems and 480V motor control/switchgear
- Proven ability toindependently diagnose and resolve complex system issues perform root-cause analysis and implement effective solutions
- Experienceleading work mentoring others and contributing to process improvements standards andbest practices
What we want you to bring to the team:
- Experience medium-voltage equipment
- Experience withchemical or metallurgical processing environments.
Must be willing and able to perform safety sensitive job functions including but not limited to:
- Operating industrial powered vehicles.
- Operating materialhandlingcranes and hoists.
- Operating aerial work platforms.
- Working at heights including use of all required personal fall arrest equipment.
- Execution Hazardous Energy Isolation procedures
- Perform work inside of confined spaces
- Perform work while wearing a respirator
Must be willing and able tosubmitto medical evaluations and bedeemedby a healthcare professional to perform safety sensitive job functions.Employment is contingent upon(1)acceptable medicalevaluationconfirming abilitytoperformsafety sensitive job functions; and (2) pre-employment post-offer drug screen.
Compensation:
- The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $50.00-$57.00 and may be more or less depending upon skills experience and education.
Benefits For You:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision telemedicine short-term disability long-term disability and basic life insurance plans
- $1800 in annual employer HSA contributions(health savings account)
Benefits For Your Family:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision and telemedicine plans
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits For Your Future:
- 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
- Eligibility for incentive stock options
If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process reach out to us atWerehere to help.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
Electra has been partnered with renowned lighting, ventilation, wiring accessories, and electrical system manufacturers since 1965. Our manufacturers and suppliers are known for their quality, creativity, and technical excellence. We have a track record of advising, supplying, and ser ... View more
