Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician - Chemical Process Industry

Job Description

Job Description

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) / I&E Technician – Electrical & Controls | Process Industry

Who are we?

A-Gas is a world leader in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants, clean agent fire suppressants, specialty chemicals, and associated products and services. For over 30 years, through our first-class recovery, reclamation, and repurposing processes, we have been capturing refrigerant gas for future re-use or safe destruction, preventing its harmful release into the atmosphere. Our products and services help our customers worldwide move to more environmentally friendly products and processes.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) / I&E (Instrumentation & Electrical) Technician with strong electrical and controls experience in a process industry environment (chemical, oil & gas, water/wastewater, power, food & beverage, etc.).

This role is ideal for a hands-on I&E / I&C Technician who specializes in electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems troubleshooting, and can support plant reliability across both electrical and controls equipment.

You'll serve as the go-to expert for instrumentation, electrical systems, and controls reliability, including PLC/HMI troubleshooting and minor logic improvements to enhance uptime, safety, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, Electrical & Controls Reliability

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, electrical systems, and controls equipment
• Diagnose issues across electrical circuits, control systems, instrumentation, and industrial networks
• Support plant uptime by resolving I&E and I&C (Instrumentation & Electrical / Instrumentation & Controls) issues
• Perform loop checks, calibrations, and root cause analysis (RCA) on controls and electrical failures

PLC, HMI & Controls Systems

• Safely access and monitor PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi) for controls troubleshooting
• Perform minor updates to PLC logic and HMI displays to improve controls performance
• Support ongoing reliability of industrial controls systems and automation equipment

Instrumentation & Electrical Systems

• Install, configure, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and electrical devices, including:
• RTDs, thermocouples
• Pressure transmitters and switches
• Control valves and positioners
• Flow meters (Coriolis, thermal, DP)
• Level, flow, and temperature instrumentation
• Ensure proper electrical wiring, signal scaling, loop integrity, and controls performance
• Maintain and troubleshoot intrinsically safe (IS) and explosion-proof (XP) electrical systems

Documentation, Controls & Compliance

• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop sheets, electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and I/O lists
• Maintain accurate documentation of electrical and controls changes, including redlines and updates
• Follow all electrical safety standards, LOTO procedures, and hazardous area requirements
• Utilize CMMS systems (SAP, Maintenance Connection) to track electrical and controls maintenance activities

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an I&E Technician, I&C Technician, Electrical Technician, or Controls Technician in a process plant environment
• Strong background in electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial controls
• Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment, PLCs, and control systems
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and controls platforms
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and controls documentation

Preferred

• Associate's degree or technical training in electrical, instrumentation, or controls
• Experience with Endress+Hauser, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, or similar instrumentation and controls systems
• Knowledge of SIS, functional safety (SIL), and controls safety systems
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance for electrical and controls equipment

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to work in industrial environments involving electrical equipment, controls systems, noise, heat, and heights
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear appropriate PPE
• Willingness to support on-call rotations, electrical troubleshooting, and plant shutdowns/turnarounds

Why A-Gas?

Starting pay range of $35.00+ based on experience, education, and skills. A-Gas offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), disability coverage, life insurance, training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.