Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

Seaboard Energy; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrument & Electrical Technician to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining the safety and efficiency of plant operations. The technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of various electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers a unique work schedule of 4 days a week with extended weekends, making it ideal for those seeking work-life balance. If you have a passion for electrical systems and a commitment to safety, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in instrumentation and electrical maintenance.
• Strong understanding of 480V systems and ability to read reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Perform calibrations and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Instrumentation and Electrical experience

Effective communication skills

Ability to read and write reports

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Allen Bradley DCS system

PLC systems

Job description

SUMMARY: The Instrument & Electrical Technician will be required to work in a team environment to accomplish the maintenance objectives identified by the Maintenance Superintendent. They are responsible for the safe and proper installation, maintenance, and repair of plant instrumentation and electrical equipment. Duties also include responding to plant needs during scheduled on call, maintaining proper documentation of equipment data files, and contributing to the overall wellbeing of the plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned at management’s discretion.

• Follow all established safety procedures for safe maintaining of all plant equipment.
• Ensure proper record keeping of calibrations in equipment data files.
• Perform calibrations and repair of PH sensors, Pressure, Temperature, and Flow transmitters.
• Maintain plant AC motors and motor control.
• Maintain plant Allen Bradley DCS system, PLCs, and supporting instrumentation.
• Must be able to diagnose and repair electrical power and control systems.
• Ensure all work areas are kept clean and free of clutter after each job or task.
• Write work orders and ensure all maintenance work is done in accordance with established safety rules.
• Work with operations and supervisors to solve plant problems.
• Understand and support QSH&E goals and objectives, and ongoing improvement plans and activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years’ Instrumentation and Electrical experience
• Experience with 480V systems (including VFDs) highly preferred
• Experience with Heat Trace highly preferred
• Prior experience in petrochemical or chemical industries preferred
• Ability to read and write effective reports and business correspondence using standard Microsoft Office products
• Oral presentation skills must be effective with all levels of management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lift 50 lbs occasionally. Must be able to move from place to place to all areas of production. Must be able to climb ladders or platforms. Must be able to wear all safety and production-related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment consists of office, plant production, and outside climate conditions. Noise level varies within the production area.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: 4 days per week, 10 hours shifts. 4 day weekend every other week. Working hours to be determined. Occasionally extended hours or changes in schedule will be required as special circumstances arise.