Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The I/E Technician is responsible for providing maintenance support to the assigned production area and will be required to safely troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace faulty instrumentation and electrical equipment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and preform preventive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoot transformers, motors (low and medium voltage, 5kV), lighting, transmitters, valves, alarms, and other process control devices. 
• Perform calibrations on all types of industrial pressure, level, flow, and temperature devices. 
• Replace switches, relays, transmitters, sensing devices, motors, valves, and other faulty equipment. 

KEY SKILLS:  

• Must be proactive, have a strong sense of time management and pride in workmanship so they can act independently when necessary.
• Must possess strong troubleshooting skills and be a self-starter in solving Instrumentation and electrical issues.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 5+ years of related experience in an industrial facility environment or an equivalent mix of education and experience necessary to obtain journeyman level knowledge. 
• Able to read and understand piping and instrument drawings, loop drawings, specification sheets, electrical schematics, and logic diagrams. 
• Able to climb stairs (200 ft +) and ladders and lift up to 40 pounds. 
• Capable of working in full personal protection equipment (PPE), air, respirator, suit, etc. 
• Able to work overtime as needed and available for call out overtime.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capable of PLC Programming ++ 
• Ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment, hand tools, and power tools. 
• Experience with 4-20 ma instrumentation, 3 phase motors and controls, transformers, control panels, and wiring. 

EDUCATION:

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or similar; or completed apprenticeship in Instrumentation or Electrical field.

Cornerstone Chemical Company is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.