Electrical & Instrumentation Technician at Drax Steens, MS

Drax; Steens (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching plan

Company bonus plan

Job summary

Drax in Aliceville, AL, is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment ensuring operational reliability and safety. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience and a high school diploma, with a focus on teamwork and adaptability.

Benefits include a competitive hourly wage, 401(k) matching, and a supportive team environment. Opportunities for career advancement are available from day one.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production.
• Commitment to safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, adjusts, calibrates, and repairs instruments.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections.
• Troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures.

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Programmable Logic Controllers

Servo and frequency drives

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Location: Aliceville, AL. Employment Type: Full-time, permanent, one site.

Job Summary

This role maintains electrical and instrumentation equipment at the production facility, ensuring operational reliability and safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, adjusts, calibrates, and repairs electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate and record.
• Inspects meters, indicators, and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations.
• Maintains functional knowledge of the operations software and hardware.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections of all control instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures and corrects those failures.
• Completes work order cycles, performs work, confirms time, and enters equipment history.
• Diagnoses existing or potential trouble with plant electrical equipment.
• Cleans, lubricates, calibrates, and adjusts as conditions indicate.
• Lays out, installs, and places electrical equipment into service.
• Performs housekeeping duties as requested, keeping the designated area clean and clear of safety hazards.
• Multi‑craft skill set is a plus; ability to perform additional maintenance tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (technical degree preferred).
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Adaptability to work within a team or independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production and minimize downtime.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers, servo and frequency drives.
• Professional attitude and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to a safe working environment; follows all workplace and job safety procedures.
• Perform/coordinate good housekeeping in the facility.
• Willingness to work shifts that include weekends, nights, and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for career advancement.
• Great benefits starting day one, including 401(k) matching plan.
• Supportive team environment with continuous learning and growth.
• Company bonus plan rewarding overall performance, safety and scorecard achievement.