Bioprocess Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

POET; Rives (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses up to 6x/yr

PTO + holidays

Health & vision insurance

401K with match

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

POET is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for our Obion, TN bioprocessing facility. This on-site role involves troubleshooting, repairing, wiring, and maintaining instrument/electrical systems, ensuring compliance with electrical codes, and supporting 24/7 operations.

You will calibrate and repair flow, level, pressure, temperature, and pH instruments, work with PLC/DCS I/O, and help develop electrical programs while maintaining inventories and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electrical training or equivalent.
• Journeyman or Master License preferred for some locations.
• Thorough knowledge of standard electrical equipment and work practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and identify root causes, repair or replace parts, and rewire instrument/electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with local electrical codes and safety procedures.
• Calibrate, configure, and repair measurement/control instruments (flow, level, pressure, temperature, pH).
• Maintain inventories, calibration records, and document parts and work orders.
• Assist in emergency and scheduled shutdowns and develop electrical programs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/DCS I/O

Motor control centers

Instrumentation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical training

Journeyman or Master License

Tools

PLC/DCS

Schematic diagrams

Microsoft Office

Job description

POET is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for our Obion, TN bioprocessing facility. This on-site role involves troubleshooting, repairing, wiring, and maintaining instrument/electrical systems, ensuring compliance with electrical codes, and supporting 24/7 operations.

You will calibrate and repair flow, level, pressure, temperature, and pH instruments, work with PLC/DCS I/O, and help develop electrical programs while maintaining inventories and safety standards.