E&I Technician

PRAYON INC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PRAYON INC in Augusta, GA is seeking an experienced E/I Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment. The role requires at least two years of experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with familiarity in handling automated work order systems.

The technician will document work performed, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and operate instruments for calibration. A strong ability to interpret technical drawings and work under varied conditions is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an E/I Technician in an industrial environment.
• Experience with general PLC ladder logic.
• Ability to read and interpret general business correspondence and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, install and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Document work in the maintenance-computerized database.
• Comply with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Troubleshooting of ladder logic programming

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Advanced mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a journeyman program or industrial certification

Tools

SAP Technical DB

Electrical tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Augusta Plant - Augusta, GA 30906
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Travel Percentage: None
• Shift: Any
• Category: Installation - Maint - Repair

Summary

Maintains, troubleshoots, installs and repairs electrical, instrumentation and basic mechanical equipment.

Essential Responsibilities & Functions

• Operate instrument calibration equipment and electrical tools to troubleshoot, replace and/or repair equipment per demonstrated skill level competency.
• Operate mobile equipment as required.
• Test, troubleshoot and calibrate analog, digital and pneumatic instrumentation and controls such as flows, pressure, temperature, level, PH and density utilizing calibrators, pressure modules and AMS software.
• Document work performed in the maintenance-computerized database (SAP and AMS) to build equipment history by creating, retrieving and closing work orders.
• Deliver red‑lined drawings (as‑built) to appropriate person when discrepancies are identified between a drawing and actual plant conditions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by complying with documentation, procedural and applicable regulatory requirements (such as safety, environmental and housekeeping).
• Attend and participate in required training; train others in areas of proficiency or expertise.
• Understand and follow all organizational policies, procedures and rules, ensuring that all laws are obeyed and equal employment, safety and environmental protection are practiced.
• Work any shift and/or rotating shift schedule; work overtime on a regular basis; work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis.
• Consistently demonstrate prompt, regular, and reliable attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities & Functions

This is a non-supervisory position but may provide guidance to other Technicians as needed to meet technical requirements.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two or more years of work experience as an E/I Technician, Electro Mechanical Technician or related experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with interpretation of technical drawings and information, automated work order system (SAP) and general PLC ladder logic.

Preferred

• Education: Completion of a journeyman program or industrial certification. A.S. or B.S. Degree in a related electronic field.
• Experience: Providing support for electrical and instrumentation maintenance, PLCs (Allen Bradley, smart transmitters; troubleshooting of ladder logic programming; operating mobile equipment (manlift, forklift, etc.). Possess advanced mechanical skills and abilities. Related experience in a chemical food grade manufacturing environment.

Language Skills

• Reading/comprehension, speaking and writing at required education equivalency level.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business correspondence, technical/product information, policies/procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to complete written forms and write routine to complex procedures, reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent; proficiency in algebra and basic geometry.
• Ability to accurately use and interpret precise tools for measuring and alignment.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office 365 applications.
• Troubleshooting of ladder logic programming.
• SAP Technical DB (Automated work order system).

Complexity

The work includes varied duties requiring many different and unrelated processes and methods be applied to a broad range of activities and/or substantial depth of analysis within a particular area. Decisions include areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, interpretation or evaluation resulting from such elements as continuing changes, technical developments, unknown phenomena or conflicting requirements. The work requires originating new techniques, establishing criteria, or developing new information.

Physical Demands

The work requires physical exertion to include sitting; walking; standing; bending; traversing stairs and ladders, carrying/lifting of light and heavy items (up to 50 lbs). Some work will be above ground using powered equipment < 30 ft. Work routinely requires speaking and hearing (expression or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words and perceiving sounds by ear) and ability to distinguish between colors on wiring.

Work Environment

The work environment requires normal safety precautions typical of industrial/manufacturing environments. Requires use of safe work practices with equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations. Requires the safe use of jacks, cranes hoists and other lifting equipment for heavy components and equipment. Manufacturing and warehousing areas are not climate controlled, and environment includes work that requires special safety precautions such as working with irritant chemicals, around moving parts, carts or machines. Employees will be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, FR clothing, gowns, coats, safety shoes, boots, goggles, gloves, safety glasses or shields.