Electrical & Instrumentation (EI) Technician

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

Full Time Manufacturing Ward, SC, US

SC Petfood Solutions is currently hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to support our operations at the highly automated Ward, SC facility, where we produce premium pet food ingredients. This new plant began operations in March 2018 and offers a clean, modern work environment, competitive hourly wages (with overtime opportunities), and comprehensive medical benefits for employees and their families.

The E&I Technician will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the plant’s electrical and instrumentation systems. This includes installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a variety of automation, control, and electrical equipment critical to our manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform both 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and FactoryTalk View HMIs.
• Working knowledge of Ethernet/IP networked systems and SIL-rated safety systems.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation from Endress & Hauser, IFM, and Rockwell PlantPAx DCS.
• Familiarity with Schneider Altivar/Altistart VFDs and Soft Starters.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Basic computer networking skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Standing or walking for the entirety of 12-hour shifts.
• Frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, overhead reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Continuous use of hands for grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• Operating powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and SkyJacks.
• Routine sweeping and organizing of work areas.
• Work in conditions exposed to seasonal outdoor weather as part of plant environment.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ industrial maintenance experience required.
• Technical or vocational training in electrical or mechanical fields preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

SC Petfood Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.