E&I Technician — Automation, PLC & Instrumentation

LinkOne Ingredient Solutions, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Petfood Solutions, LLC is hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to maintain and optimize the automated Ward, SC facility. The role focuses on electrical and instrumentation systems critical to manufacturing pet food ingredients, including 480V AC, 120V, and 24V circuits, PLCs, and HMIs.

You will install, calibrate, and troubleshoot process instrumentation, read P&IDs and schematics, and contribute to safety and quality standards while documenting activities in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ industrial maintenance experience required.
• Technical or vocational training in electrical or mechanical fields preferred.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and FactoryTalk View HMIs is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Ethernet/IP networked systems and SIL-rated safety systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical panels, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshooting process instrumentation (e.g., flow, pressure, level, temperature).
• Read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics; update documentation as needed.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley ControlLogix) and HMIs (e.g., FactoryTalk View).
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in 480V three-phase systems, 120V AC, and 24V DC circuits.
• Maintain and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), and soft starters.
• Support equipment commissioning and start-up activities.
• Adhere to all electrical safety codes and regulations (NEC, NFPA 70E), and uphold internal safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to root cause analyses and continuous improvement projects.
• Accurately document maintenance activities in the CMMS and logs.
• Operate equipment during testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with general housekeeping and equipment organization.
• Attend and participate in daily pre-shift safety and operations meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical/mechanical technical training

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk View HMIs

Ethernet/IP networking

SIL-rated safety systems

Endress+Hauser instrumentation

IFM instrumentation

Rockwell PlantPAx DCS

Schneider Altivar/Altistart VFDs

Soft starters

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Networking basics

Job description

SC Petfood Solutions, LLC is hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to maintain and optimize the automated Ward, SC facility. The role focuses on electrical and instrumentation systems critical to manufacturing pet food ingredients, including 480V AC, 120V, and 24V circuits, PLCs, and HMIs.

You will install, calibrate, and troubleshoot process instrumentation, read P&IDs and schematics, and contribute to safety and quality standards while documenting activities in the CMMS.