Electrical & Instrument Technician II (E/I Tech II)

ENGIE North America Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking an Electrical & Instrument Technician II to join their Iowa City team. In this role, you'll troubleshoot systems, provide training, and ensure safety standards while contributing to crucial projects. This position requires a strong understanding of control systems and practical application in power distribution.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off including wellness days

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in troubleshooting, calibration, fiber optic splicing, instrumentation, and utility system maintenance.
• Strong grasp of AC theory, single/three-phase systems, and watt-hour metering.
• Knowledge with OSHA standards, safety codes, and electrical regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan job-site work sequences and conduct pre-job hazard assessments.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based auxiliary systems.
• Update wiring diagrams, schematics, system logs, and technical drawings.

Skills

PLC programming

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree in Automation & Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering Technology

Job description

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What You Can Expect

As an Electrical & Instrument Technician II, you will plan job-site work sequences, conduct pre-job hazard assessments and briefs, coordinate outages, procure materials, complete assigned tasks, return systems to service, and document each step in the CMMS. You will also troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based auxiliary systems; design, implement, and configure new control schemes, modules, firmware, and software; monitor performance; and recommend improvements. In addition, you will update wiring diagrams, schematics, system logs, and technical drawings while providing training and functional supervision to staff, fully meeting E&I Tech II standards and any other assigned duties.

• Plan job-site work sequences, conducts pre-job hazard assessments/briefs, coordinates outages, procures materials, completes work, returns systems to service, and documents tasks in CMMS
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based auxiliary systems; designs, implements, and configures control schemes, modules, firmware, and software; monitors performance and recommends improvements
• Update wiring diagrams, schematics, system logs, and technical drawings; provides training and functional supervision to staff while meeting E&I Tech II standards and other assigned duties
  
  

What You Can Expect

As an Electrical & Instrument Technician II, you will plan job-site work sequences, conduct pre-job hazard assessments and briefs, coordinate outages, procure materials, complete assigned tasks, return systems to service, and document each step in the CMMS. You will also troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based auxiliary systems; design, implement, and configure new control schemes, modules, firmware, and software; monitor performance; and recommend improvements. In addition, you will update wiring diagrams, schematics, system logs, and technical drawings while providing training and functional supervision to staff, fully meeting E&I Tech II standards and any other assigned duties.

• Plan job-site work sequences, conducts pre-job hazard assessments/briefs, coordinates outages, procures materials, completes work, returns systems to service, and documents tasks in CMMS
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based auxiliary systems; designs, implements, and configures control schemes, modules, firmware, and software; monitors performance and recommends improvements
• Update wiring diagrams, schematics, system logs, and technical drawings; provides training and functional supervision to staff while meeting E&I Tech II standards and other assigned duties
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Associate’s degree in Automation & Instrumentation (A&I) or Electronics Engineering Technology (EET); in lieu of a degree a total of 4 years of direct industrial automation and controls experience
• Holds or is pursuing a valid Class A Journeyman or equivalent license; strong grasp of AC theory, single/three-phase systems, and watt-hour metering, with practical application in power distribution and motor control optimization
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in troubleshooting, calibration, fiber optic splicing, instrumentation, and utility system maintenance
• Knowledge with OSHA standards, safety codes, and electrical regulations
• Proficiency in PLC programming, configuring control systems, reading schematics, and understanding Ethernet/network protocols and architectures
  
  

Additional Details

• You must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record
• You must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This role requires daily attendance at worksite
• Must be physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment and portable radio communication
• Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50 lbs)
• Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
• Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret such as but not limited to instruments, gauges, and manuals
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses
• The position consists of 85% work indoors and 15% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions
  
  

Compensation

Hourly Range: $32.45 – $49.70 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: GBU Energy Solutions

Division: ESI NORTHAM

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience: Junior (experience < 3 years)

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED/A Levels

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  Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type

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