I&E Maintenance Technician

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Instrument & Electrical Technician to support maintenance and project work at Distribution Facilities across Illinois. You will provide technical guidance, install and maintain I&E equipment, and assist design/installation efforts to ensure reliable operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/HMI installations, instrumentation calibration, and control wiring, along with strong safety discipline and willingness to travel 70–80% to out-of-state sites

Qualifications

• Equivalent of 5–10 years of experience in a plant Instrument & Electrical department or related work.
• Deep background in instrumentation and controls, with emphasis on PLC/HMI installations
• Familiarity with Modicon and AB PLC software, including RS Logix and RS Studio
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with control panel and field wiring
• Experience with instrument calibration using 4–20 mA and 3–15 PSI control loops
• Familiarity with PID loops and tuning preferred
• Experience with OSHA process safety management, including MOCs, PSSRs, PHAs, and LOPA preferred
• Have or be able to obtain a TWIC card and passport
• Time management skills and self-discipline to work prolonged periods with minimal supervision
• Prior supervisory and/or project management experience preferred
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Must be able to travel 70–80% of the time

Responsibilities

• Provide technical skill, knowledge, and guidance for Instrument and Electrical maintenance across Distribution Facilities
• Provide project design, installation, and associated documentation
• Install and maintain Instrument & Electrical equipment throughout Distribution Facilities
• Assist engineering and other I&E personnel on projects
• Supervise external Instrument & Electrical contractors during major work
• Develop and maintain facility process documentation, including P&IDs and electrical prints
• Train operations personnel in troubleshooting Instrument & Electrical equipment
• Assist in establishing preventative maintenance programs and recordkeeping
• Provide electrical work safety training for operations personnel
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and provide related training for Instrument & Electrical equipment at all DF terminals and warehouses
• Travel regularly to out-of-state, overnight locations

Skills

Instrumentation And Controls

PLC/HMI Installations

Modicon And AB PLC Software

OSHA Process Safety Management

Project Management Experience

Effective Communication

Self-Discipline

Travel Preparedness

Supervisory Experience

Education

Undergraduate technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

RS Logix

RS Studio

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Provide technical skill, knowledge, and guidance for Instrument and Electrical maintenance across Distribution Facilities
• Provide project design, installation, and associated documentation
• Install and maintain Instrument & Electrical equipment throughout Distribution Facilities
• Assist engineering and other I&E personnel on projects
• Supervise external Instrument & Electrical contractors during major work
• Develop and maintain facility process documentation, including P&IDs and electrical prints
• Train operations personnel in troubleshooting Instrument & Electrical equipment
• Assist in establishing preventative maintenance programs and recordkeeping
• Provide electrical work safety training for operations personnel
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and provide related training for Instrument & Electrical equipment at all DF terminals and warehouses
• Travel regularly to out-of-state, overnight locations

Requirements

• Equivalent of 5–10 years of experience in a plant Instrument & Electrical department or related work
• Undergraduate technical degree helpful, but not required
• Deep background in instrumentation and controls, with emphasis on PLC/HMI installations
• Familiarity with Modicon and AB PLC software, including RS Logix and RS Studio
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with control panel and field wiring
• Experience with instrument calibration using 4–20 mA and 3–15 PSI control loops
• Familiarity with PID loops and tuning preferred
• Experience with OSHA process safety management, including MOCs, PSSRs, PHAs, and LOPA preferred
• Have or be able to obtain a TWIC card and passport
• Time management skills and self-discipline to work prolonged periods with minimal supervision
• Prior supervisory and/or project management experience preferred
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Must be able to travel 70–80% of the time

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Instrumentation and Electrical maintenance, including PLC/HMI installations and troubleshooting. Proficient in developing preventative maintenance programs and providing training on electrical safety and equipment operation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Instrumentation And Controls
• PLC/HMI Installations
• Modicon And AB PLC Software
• OSHA Process Safety Management
• Project Management Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Instrument Calibration
• Control Panel Wiring
• Field Wiring
• PID Loops And Tuning
• Preventative Maintenance
• Technical Documentation
• Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting
• Process Documentation
• Electrical Safety Training
• Time Management

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Discipline

Certifications & Qualifications

• TWIC Card
• Passport

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Maintenance
• Distribution Facilities
• Project Design
• Preventative Maintenance Programs
• Process Safety Management

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite
• RS Logix
• RS Studio