Instrumentation Electrician

Summary

The IE Tech installs maintains troubleshoots and repairs the plants electrical instrumentation automation and mechanical systems. This role calls for someone who is equally comfortable with modern PLC and DCS systems and with old-school hands-on troubleshooting using prints a meter and good electrical logic to find problems when the computer cant.

Key Responsibilities

• Install repair calibrate and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems
• Troubleshoot PLCs DCS motor controls MCCs VFDs and process equipment
• Diagnose problems by hand using prints schematics and a multimeter when software tools dont tell the full story
• Calibrate flow pressure level and temperature devices and control valves
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
• Read and interpret schematics P&IDs loop drawings and ladder logic
• Assist with PLC programming and control system upgrades
• Keep maintenance calibration and spare parts records up to date
• Participate in the on-call rotation

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on troubleshooting able to trace circuits find faults and solve problems without relying on a computer
• Working knowledge of PLCs DCS automation and industrial electrical systems
• Able to troubleshoot 480V systems motors relays contactors and control circuits
• Able to read blueprints electrical prints and schematics
• Solid understanding of electrical theory and control logic
• Strong problem-solving communication and teamwork skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman electrician license or equivalent industrial experience preferred
• Willing to work overtime rotating schedules and on-call assignments

Preferred Experience

• 12 years of vocational training or related industrial maintenance experience
• Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
• DeltaV or other DCS platforms
• Instrument calibration and analytical equipment
• CMMS maintenance systems

Tools Used

Multimeters megohmmeters amp probes calibration equipment hand and power tools and PLC programming software.