Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician II

Location: Pasadena, Texas

Type: Direct Hire - Perm

Salary: $45 per hour to $55 per hour

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We are sourcing for an experienced Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician II to join our client’s maintenance team. This position is responsible for performing instrument and electrical maintenance in a process manufacturing environment while ensuring equipment reliability, plant safety, and operational efficiency.

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Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role works closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve plant equipment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and enjoys working in a fast-paced industrial environment.

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Key Responsibilities

Instrument & Electrical Maintenance

• Install, repair, maintain, and replace electrical and instrumentation equipment throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair a wide variety of instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and accurately document maintenance history.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of PLC and Yokogawa control systems.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Plan maintenance activities and assist with spare parts inventory management.
• Track equipment downtime, repairs, overhauls, and preventive maintenance records.
• Support plant shutdowns and planned maintenance outages.
• Coordinate maintenance work with operations to minimize downtime.
• Perform emergency and unplanned repairs as needed, including overtime when required.
• Maintain maintenance shops, work areas, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Leadership & Team Support

• Mentor and train Level I I&E Technicians.
• Assist in planning maintenance activities alongside senior technicians.
• Support contractors and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication across departments.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 4–6 years of experience performing Instrument & Electrical maintenance in a process manufacturing, chemical, industrial, refinery, or similar environment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with PLC and industrial control systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with:
• Electrical testing equipment (VOM, Megger, Clamp Meter, etc.)
• Instrument calibration equipment
• Hart Communicators
• Pneumatic hand pumps
• Industrial electrical wiring tools
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and computerized maintenance systems.

Certifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• NCCER Craft Certification (or equivalent)
• Confined Space Training
• Experience leading contractors
• Experience training and mentoring junior technicians

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The Process : If you are interested and qualified for this position, please APPLY NOW. If you have questions regarding the qualifications, please contact Jessika at View email address on click.appcast.io

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