Electrical and Instrumentation Technician - Hiring Incentive

Wachter, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. is seeking a full-time E/I Maintenance Technician in Decatur, IL, offering a competitive salary with a range of benefits. The position requires expertise in electrical systems and instrumentation, with responsibilities that include testing and repairing components while adhering to safety standards. Join a family-owned company invested in employee development and long-term employment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings

Qualifications

• Ability to work night shifts from 6 pm until 6 am.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekend shifts.
• Proficient in installing grounding systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test electrical and instrumentation components.
• Install and troubleshoot heat tracing and freeze protection.
• Ensure electrical systems meet all required codes.

Skills

Outstanding troubleshooting skills

Excellent customer relationship skills

Safety consciousness

Education

Journeyman-level electrician

Tools

Knowledge of NFPA 70E

Basic hand tools

Job description

HIRING INCENTIVE - $1500

$500 paid out at 30 days & $1000 after 6 months.

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Wachter is accepting applications for a full-time E/I Maintenance Technician to work in Decatur, IL. Candidates should have experience as Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians. This full-time position requires the ability to work night shifts.

We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• MD Live & TriaHealth
• Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings

Requirements:

• Journeyman-level electrician with Instrumentation experience.
• Ability to work night shifts from 6 pm until 6 am.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime or weekend shifts as the job requires.
• Schedule is a rotating 36 hours one week (3 weekdays 12-, then 48 hours the next week. 12-hour shifts 2 to 3 days Monday - Friday, and every other weekend.
• Additional overtime is available.
• Knowledgeable of NFPA 70E, proper ARC flash PPE.
• Able to read all types of electrical drawings, single lines, and P&IDs.
• Proficient in installing grounding systems, CAD Welding, and Mechanical connections.
• Experience as a Commercial and/or Industrial Electrician.
• Proficient with lighting circuits maintenance, repair, and new installation 120v-480v.
• Advanced Controls – includes Wye-Delta starters, part winding starters, soft starts, and VFDs.
• Ability and knowledge to properly operate the common large tools of the electrical trade such as various types of threading equipment, hand, mechanical and hydraulic bending equipment, and tugging equipment.
• General knowledge of PLC.
• Use of various types of instruments used in the electrical trade including voltage meters, ammeters, and meggers.
• Instrumentation knowledge. including Flow meters, Digital valves, and Analog Instruments.
• Able to work inside or outside in various temperatures and environments.
• Must have reliable transportation with insurance.
• Safety conscious, follow all applicable PPE guidelines.
• Has basic hand tools and PPE.
• Outstanding troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
• Able to pass drug and background screening.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and test electrical and Instrumentation components, and diagnose problems, repair broken electrical and Instrumentation components, and install updates for outdated electrical systems.
• Install and layout of various types of conduits, including cable trays.
• Install and troubleshoot Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection.
• Set up and pull conductors in conduit and cable tray, including the proper methods of attaching the cables to the pulling mechanism.
• Switch gear installation and Iron frame breaker maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and install new wiring or other components to fix lighting, fuse boxes, and generators.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed electrical systems and component devices are operational.
• Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

$21 - $35 an hour

Based on experience.

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.