Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Melvin Stone Company, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Melvin Stone Company, LLC is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and support aggregate plant instrumentation and electrical systems. The role emphasizes strong technical skills in instrumentation, electrical wiring, diagnostics, and collaboration with contractors and plant personnel to ensure safe, efficient plant operations.

You will work with electrical contractors and plant staff on projects, perform grounding checks, arc flash coordination,

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial electrical systems and plant instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues in industrial environments.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain aggregate plant instrumentation components and systems.
• Perform electrical wiring and rewire existing motors and plant circuits as needed.
• Collaborate with electrical contractors, plant electricians, and other plant personnel on projects.
• Support arc flash studies and related safety initiatives.
• Document grounding tests and contribute to SOP completion.
• Communicate effectively with operations and maintenance teams to support plant uptime and reliability.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Job description

The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting aggregate plant instrumentation and electrical systems. This role requires strong technical skills in plant instrumentation, electrical wiring, diagnostics, and collaboration with contractors and plant personnel to support safe and efficient plant operations.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

Instrumentation & Troubleshooting

Install, troubleshoot, and maintain aggregate plant instrumentation components and systems.

Diagnose and repair issues related to:

• Plant scales
• Level sensors
• Speed sensors
• Flow meters
• Relays
• Limit switches
• Proximity sensors
• Control wiring
• Other aggregate plant instrumentation components

Perform testing and troubleshooting to ensure proper operation and reliability of plant equipment.

Electrical Systems & Wiring

Perform electrical wiring and rewire existing motors and plant circuits as needed.

Assist with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant electrical systems.

Support electrical projects ranging from lighting and receptacle installation to full plant wiring projects.

Work safely around industrial electrical systems while following company safety procedures and standards.

Project Support & Collaboration

Work alongside electrical contractors, plant electricians, and other plant personnel on electrical and instrumentation projects.

Assist in coordinating and supporting arc flash studies and related safety initiatives.

Perform and document grounding tests and ground checks as required.

Assist with the completion of SOPs.

Communicate effectively with operations and maintenance teams to support plant uptime and reliability.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and instrumentation components.

Ability to troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues in an aggregate or industrial plant environment.

Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Commitment to workplace safety and safe electrical work practices.

Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing operational needs.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support plant operations and maintenance needs.

We look for talent that shares our core values, Forward Thinking - Hard Working - Willing to Learn.

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