Electrical & Instrumentation Controls (EIC) Technician

Job Type: Full-time
Classification: Non- Exempt
Pay: $40 - $50 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Physical Setting/work location: Onsite Grand Forks ND.

Vorbeck is seeking a hands-on Electrical & Instrumentation Controls (EIC) Technician to support the installation maintenance troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems instrumentation controls production equipment and facility infrastructure. This role combines electrical and controls expertise with general maintenance responsibilities to help maintain safe reliable and efficient operations across the facility.

• Electrical Systems Installation & Maintenance: Install wire troubleshoot repair and maintain industrial electrical systems control panels production equipment and testing systems.
   
• Instrumentation & Controls Support: Support the installation calibration maintenance and troubleshooting of sensors transmitters instrumentation and control devices used in manufacturing and testing operations.
   
• PLC & Automation Support: Assist with PLC-based systems automation equipment VFDs and motor controls. Support troubleshooting efforts to minimize equipment downtime and improve system performance.
   
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities on electrical instrumentation control mechanical and facility systems to ensure equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
   
• Equipment Installation & Commissioning: Support the installation commissioning
  startup and validation of new production equipment test systems and facility infrastructure.
   
• Electrical Documentation & Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate maintenance records equipment documentation and troubleshooting logs. Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams blueprints and P&IDs.
   
• Facility & Infrastructure Support: Support facility improvements office renovations workspace buildouts equipment relocations and infrastructure upgrades. Assist with laboratory and production area expansions.
   
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering Operations Facilities and IT teams to support equipment performance data acquisition systems facility improvements and operational objectives.
   
• Safety & Compliance: Perform all work in accordance with electrical codes OSHA regulations company safety policies and industry best practices. Promote a safe working environment and proactively identify potential hazards.
   
• Other Responsibilities: Perform general maintenance facility support equipment repairs and operational projects as assigned to support overall facility performance.
   
• Travel (Expected): Up to 10%.

Qualifications :

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Journeyman Electrician license required. Master Electrician license preferred.
  • Vorbeck will support qualified Journeyman Electricians in obtaining Master Electrician licensure.
• OSHA certification or equivalent safety training is a plus

Experience

• 3 years of experience working with industrial electrical systems controls instrumentation or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment motor controls instrumentation and industrial systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics wiring diagrams blueprints and P&IDs
• Experience working in manufacturing industrial laboratory pilot plant or production environments preferred.
• Experience with PLCs VFDs automation systems and industrial controls preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional drive and work ethic.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems including motor controls and power distribution
• Familiarity with PLC-based systems and basic automation troubleshooting
• Experience working with VFDs and motor control systems
• Ability to use electrical testing tools 
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics wiring diagrams and blueprints
• Knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards (e.g. NEC OSHA)
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness and follows established safety procedures
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently in a hands-on environment
• Experience supporting lab or pilot-scale systems is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand walk bend kneel crouch and climb stairs and ladders regularly.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment electrical systems and production environments.
• Ability to use hand tools power tools testing equipment and diagnostic instruments.

Additional Information :

Benefits include:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Vacation Personal Time and 10 Paid Holidays
• Company-sponsored Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Opportunity for Relocation Assistance

*Vorbeck is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability veteran status military or uniformed service member status or any other status protected by applicable federal state local or international law. This position will involve work on government contracts and the government requires that qualified candidates must be United States citizens. All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.*

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time