Electrical, Instrument Controls – EI&C Technician

Kelly; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly in Richmond, VA is seeking an Electrical, Instrument & Control Technician to maintain and repair instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment at power generation facilities. The role involves troubleshooting, calibration, and installation work, with responsibilities including preventive maintenance, DCS/PLCs, and ensuring safe operation.

Candidates should have 2–5 years in electrical/controls maintenance, an associate degree or pursuing journeyman/master license, and a valid

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, or controls maintenance (power plant or industrial experience preferred).
• Progress toward a Journeyman or Master Electrician License, or an Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics is highly desirable. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with motors, pumps, turbines, generators, boilers, and emissions control systems.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems, schematics, P&IDs, and control logic.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for chemicals, rotating equipment, confined spaces, and high-voltage systems.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, including inspections and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot and service systems such as DCS, PLCs, and turbine controls.
• Support electrical systems up to 12kV (motors, transformers, switches, wiring, and communications).
• Maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor equipment, diagnose faults, and recommend performance improvements.
• Assist in maintaining safe chemical handling systems and utility distribution.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and PPE use.
• Participate in emergency response drills and activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Operate plant equipment such as forklifts, trucks, manlift and bucket trucks.
• Complete work orders and documentation in Client’s CMMS system.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, following standard procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and external partners.
• Contribute to plant reliability and cost-effective operation.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics

Progress toward Journeyman or Master Electrician License

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Job description

Title: Electrical, Instrument & Control (EI&C) Technician

Location: Richmond, VA

Position Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: M-F, 7:00AM-3:00PM

Salary: $80K-$93K, DOE

SUMMARY

The EI&C Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment at the power generation and utilities distribution facilities. This role supports safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations through inspection, calibration, testing, and installation work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and repair instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, including inspections and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot and service systems such as DCS, PLCs, and turbine controls.
• Support electrical systems up to 12kV (motors, transformers, switches, wiring, and communications).
• Maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor equipment, diagnose faults, and recommend performance improvements.
• Assist in maintaining safe chemical handling systems and utility distribution.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and PPE use.
• Participate in emergency response drills and activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Operate plant equipment such as forklifts, trucks, manlift and bucket trucks.
• Complete work orders and documentation in Client’s CMMS system.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, following standard procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and external partners.
• Contribute to plant reliability and cost-effective operation.

WORK CONDITIONS

• May require extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty.
• Work indoors and outdoors in loud, hot, cold, or confined environments near high-voltage equipment.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and industrial noise.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear required protective equipment (PPE).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2–5 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, or controls maintenance (power plant or industrial experience preferred).
• Progress toward a Journeyman or Master Electrician License, or an Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics is highly desirable. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with motors, pumps, turbines, generators, boilers, cooling towers, and emissions control systems.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems, schematics, P&IDs, and control logic.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for chemicals, rotating equipment, confined spaces, and high-voltage systems.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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