Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

TAMKO; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 42,857 - 65,821; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health and Life Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Job summary

TAMKO is hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting various instrumentation and electrical equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, with 2-3 years of related training. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $31.11 to $47.78 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, vision, dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Join TAMKO, a leader in roofing products, committed to quality and innovation for over 80 years.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain various instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI configurations.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and work in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation activities related to automation and inspection.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and make modifications as needed.
• Maintain compliance with safety protocols and standards.

Skills

Electrical and instrumentation equipment maintenance

PLC troubleshooting and programming

Preventive maintenance

Electrical schematics interpretation

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

Pneumatic controls

Job description

TAMKO is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician at our Tuscaloosa, Alabama manufacturing facility. The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will perform instrumentation activities pertaining to automation, reliability standards, inspection, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Pay Range $31.11/hr to $47.78/hr

Normal Schedule - 5 weeks of Days M-F 7a-3p, then 1 week of Evenings M-F 3p-11p & On Call After Hours

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots a wide variety of instrumentation and electrical equipment including sensors, actuators, pneumatic controls, servo drives, electric motors, process transmitters, and process switches.
• Troubleshoots and modifies PLC programs and HMI configurations to support production operations and resolve process control issues.
• Diagnoses and repairs motor control systems including variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, and associated equipment.
• Maintains and services industrial safety systems, including burner management systems, boilers, and associated safety interlocks to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Selects, installs, configures, and calibrates instruments and control devices to meet process requirements and applicable standards.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance, calibrations, and functional testing of automation systems, instrumentation, and control equipment.
• Red-lines and updates electrical and instrumentation drawings to reflect as-built conditions; maintains accurate documentation of system changes.
• Develops and updates standard work plans and procedures for electrical and instrumentation work.
• Reads and interprets electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control diagrams for troubleshooting and project work.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Two to three years related experience and/or training.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to position himself/herself to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or maintain heavy plant equipment. This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, squatting and/or stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and may occasionally lift or move heavier objects with assistance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work around moving mechanical parts, at elevated heights, where dust and fumes could be present in the air, with or in proximity to chemicals, in hot environments, around electrical equipment, and in a loud environment. The employee must have the ability to understand and mitigate these and other risks, including by following all prescribed safety rules, and must have the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, if necessary.

In addition to competitive wages, TAMKO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other valuable benefits.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required and is subject to change at any time based on business needs.

About TAMKO

TAMKO Building Products LLC is one of the nation's largest independent manufacturers of residential and commercial roofing products, waterproofing products, and related building materials. Headquartered in Galena, Kansas, TAMKO has been committed to innovation, quality, and customer service for over 80 years. Our success is driven by our people — individuals who take pride in their work, share an ownership mindset, and are dedicated to delivering excellence. At TAMKO, we strive to foster a safe, supportive, and rewarding work environment where employees can grow and succeed.