Electrical & Instrumentation Technician — Plant Maintenance

Flint Hills Resources

Sweetwater (TX)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 76,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum in Sweetwater, TX is hiring Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians to support the maintenance team. You will troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems, install equipment, and improve mill reliability while working with technicians, engineers, and mechanics.

The role requires 3 years of electrical/instrumentation experience or a two-year degree in related fields. Training in PLCs and NEC compliance is encouraged, with options for weekend/holiday overtime as needed.

Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of electrical and/or instrumentation experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Experience troubleshooting PLCs (programming not a requirement).
  • Experience with 480V, 3 Phase and lower voltages in electrical systems.
  • Experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating electrical/mechanical instrumentation.
  • Five (5) years or more of industrial experience is preferred.
  • Experience with PLCs, RSLogix5000, RSLinx and Siemens S7 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Work with operating technicians, mechanics and engineers to improve reliability and performance of mill equipment.
  • Install equipment at the component level while adhering to state, plant codes, policies and procedures.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery and electrical equipment per diagrams and manuals.
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments for repairs and calibration.
  • Maintain and improve equipment reliability through MP2 work order system and repair records.
  • Respond to plant electrical and maintenance issues and share knowledge with teammates.
  • Training and continuous development in PLC programming and software.
  • Be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting
Electrical & instrumentation
Industrial maintenance
Reading schematics

Education

Two-year degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic or Industrial Technology

Tools

RSLogix5000
RSLinx
Siemens S7

Job description

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum in Sweetwater, TX is hiring Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians to support the maintenance team. You will troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems, install equipment, and improve mill reliability while working with technicians, engineers, and mechanics.

The role requires 3 years of electrical/instrumentation experience or a two-year degree in related fields. Training in PLCs and NEC compliance is encouraged, with options for weekend/holiday overtime as needed.

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