Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Electrical & Instrumentation TechnicianWe are seeking a skilled and safety-driven Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to support the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial electrical, instrumentation, and control systems throughout our production facility. This role plays a vital part in maintaining safe operations, reliable automation, accurate process monitoring, and overall operational efficiency within a fast-paced startup and manufacturing environment.This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while senior-level technicians may also provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.Key ResponsibilitiesSafely install, remove, repair, test, and commission electrical and instrumentation systems and componentsInstall, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation including transmitters, sensors, analyzers, flow meters, transducers, and weigh scalesDiagnose and resolve complex electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues through advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysisPerform loop checks, I/O verification, signal testing, and system diagnostics during commissioning, startup, and maintenance activitiesConduct preventive and corrective maintenance on substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, MCCs, motors, motor controls, and AC/DC drivesInstall, configure, commission, troubleshoot, and replace Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Maintain and troubleshoot industrial rectifier systems, including DC power distribution, cooling systems, controls, interlocks, and protective devicesIdentify and resolve rectifier-related issues such as abnormal voltage/current conditions, grounding faults, cooling failures, and control system malfunctionsSupport startup, shutdown, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting of rectifier systemsAssist with configuration and limited programming support for PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platformsMaintain accurate documentation including calibration records, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, rectifier settings, and as-built drawingsAdhere to all SOPs, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical safety standardsParticipate in safety initiatives, environmental programs, preventive maintenance activities, and continuous improvement effortsProvide mentorship and technical guidance to junior electrical and instrumentation personnel as neededSupport a 24/7/365 operational environment, including shift work as requiredQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredOne of the following experience/education combinations: 8+ years of industrial electrical or fixed plant electrician experience; ORCompletion of a certified Electronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation program (typically 4 years) with 4+ years of relevant industrial experience; ORAssociate degree or trade certification with 6+ years of relevant industrial electrical and/or instrumentation experienceStrong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and technical manualsAdvanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills involving electrical, instrumentation, and process control systemsStrong working knowledge of industrial power distribution systems, motor controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and automation systemsExperience working independently with minimal supervision and determining appropriate solutions for non-routine assignmentsAbility to mentor and support less experienced techniciansHands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, rectifiers, and AC/DC control systemsExperience working with 480V motor control systems, switchgear, and controlsPreferred QualificationsExperience working with medium-voltage electrical equipmentExperience in chemical processing, metallurgical processing, or other heavy industrial manufacturing environments