Advanced Technician, Maintenance, Core Maintenance Expert, Electrical and Instrumentation

Socket.dev; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Moncks Corner, SC is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to maintain and troubleshoot process instrumentation, PLCs, DCS, and electrical systems across the plant. You will support MOC projects, manage parts, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires 7+ years in industry, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with NFPA 70E safety. Day shift with occasional overtime supports reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 7+ years of electrical and instrumentation maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Troubleshooting/process instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow and level devices.
• PLC-based control systems and DCS experience.
• MCCs, VFDs, and electrical systems up to 480V.
• Calibrate, configure, and commission field instrumentation.
• Experience interpreting historian data and process trends.
• NFPA 70E electrical safety knowledge.
• Participate in RCFA investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Experience supporting MOC processes and SAP workflows.

Responsibilities

• Attend routine meetings.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instruments, DCS, PLCs, monitoring and electrical systems.
• Support MOC work with ordering parts and scheduling for projects.
• Work with MRO to maintain inventories and spare equipment.
• Create PPM/Corrective Action Work Orders as needed.
• Update equipment files, logs, and drawings.
• Coordinate with off-site contractors as needed.
• Process service entries and goods receipts for invoices.
• Assist shifts on repair work orders.
• Address emerging technical issues; contribute to electrical safety.
• Enter equipment histories and close out work orders.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

PLC control systems

DCS

MCCs & VFDs

Calibration & commissioning

Root cause analysis (RCFA)

MOC processes

SAP experience

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Instrument Technology, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

This person is a foundational member of the Asset Care Team. The employee will work closely with Hytrel® Planners, other Core Maintenance Experts, various vendors/contractors, and the shift teams to execute predictive/preventative work orders based on Care Plans and respond to reactive work.

Responsibilities

• Attend routine Meetings
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all instruments, distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), monitoring systems, electrical systems, and pneumatic equipment in the facilities.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) work with ordering parts and scheduling work for Expense and Capital projects o Implement and run small MOC projects, as necessary
• Work with MRO Manager and Planner to maintain shop inventories, including spare equipment
• Create PPM Corrective Action Work Orders as needed
• Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and update drawings for all designated equipment
• Contact point for off-site contractors specific to the job being worked on, as needed
• Complete Service Entry Sheets and Goods Receipts for contractor invoices and materials ordered that are received by workflow
• Assist shifts on repair work orders and as needed
• Address emerging technical issues
• Member of the electrical safety team
• Enter equipment histories, time confirmations, and close out work orders once all cost flows have been completed
• Work schedule is day shift M-F with occasional OT on night/weekends/holidays to support plant Reliability.

Qualifications

Skills Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 7 years of electrical and instrumentation maintenance experience in manufacturing, chemical, power generation, pulp and paper, oil and gas, or related industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing: Process instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices. Control valves, positioners, and associated pneumatic systems.
• PLC-based control systems.
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, and industrial electrical systems up to 480V.
• Ability to calibrate, configure, and commission field instrumentation
• Experience interpreting historian data and process trends to identify equipment and control system issues
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Ability to participate in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Experience supporting Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Proven SAP experience (Work Orders, Requisition, Workflows, etc.)
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks
• Accepts ownership, is accountable and delivers on commitments
• Balances short-term and long-term priorities
• Has a sound foundation of understanding and ability to use technical/functional knowledge in meeting business needs
• Adjusts to varying demands. Analyzes requirements and adjusts
• Skilled in the use and interpretation of computer historian data to aid in troubleshooting control systems
• Skilled in the use of hand and power-driven tools as well as instrument communicators and simulators
• Be able to work from piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), loop diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Guide resident E&I contractors

Desired Skills

• Associate degree or technical diploma in: Electrical Technology Instrument Technology Industrial Electronics Mechatronics Industrial Maintenance
• 10+ years of industrial electrical & instrumentation experience in processing industry (chemical, power, pulp & paper, or oil & gas)
• Familiarity with the following: Motor control centers (MCCs) Variable frequency drives (VFDs) Low and medium voltage power distribution up to 13.8kV Motors, transformers, breakers, and switch gear Pressure, temperature, flow, and level instrumentation Calibration and loop checks Control valve and positioners
• PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Honeywell, etc.) DCS systems (ABB, Honeywell, etc.) SCADA systems and communication networks Instrument configuration and commissioning Safety Instrumented Systems (SISs)/safety systems
• Knowledge of 5S/Operational Excellence (OPEX)
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), and Predictive Maintenance (Padm) principles.
• Ability to identify bad actors and develop equipment improvement strategies.
• Experience developing maintenance job plans, procedures, and equipment care plans.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Strong housekeeping standards
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks
• Accepts ownership, is accountable and delivers on commitments
• Acts like an owner
• Good record-keeping
• Detailed oriented
• Team player
• Receptive to feedback
• Communicates effectively with outside contractors