I&E Technician

bluetideenvironmental; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

bluetideenvironmental in Baytown, TX is seeking an Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician to install, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems at the Baytown UMO/HDT plant.

The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires experience with NEC, hazardous-area classifications, grounding, and intrinsically safe systems; familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NEC requirements, hazardous-area classifications, grounding and bonding, and intrinsically safe systems.
• Requires a high school diploma or graduation from a technical or trade school.
• Typically 5–7 years of related experience with a track record of meeting timelines and budgets.
• Committed work ethic, positive attitude, collaborative nature, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot 480V motors, motor starters, VFDs, MCCs, transformers, circuit breakers, and electrical distribution systems.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Hazardous-area classifications

Grounding & bonding

Intrinsically safe systems

Allen-Bradley PLC

SIS troubleshooting

Diagnostics & data analysis

Education

High school diploma or technical/trade school

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician will install, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, and instrumentation systems used in an industrial facility. The I&E Technician will be instrumental in the successful completion, startup, and maintenance of the Baytown UMO/HDT plant. The I&E Technician will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• The Instrument and Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot (480v) motors, motor starters, VFDs, MCCs, transformers, circuit breakers, and electrical distribution systems.
• Read P&IDs, loop drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cause-and-effect charts, and equipment manuals.
• Climb ladders, work at heights, enter confined spaces, lift at least 50 pounds, and work outdoors in industrial conditions.

• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC, and Safety Instrumented System operation and troubleshooting.

• Work independently, respond to emergency callouts, and participate in on-call rotation.

• Ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of NEC requirements, hazardous-area classifications, grounding, bonding, and intrinsically safe systems.
• Requires a high school diploma or graduation from a technical or trade school.
• Typically requires 5-7 years of related experience with a track record of meeting timelines and budgets.
• Committed work ethic, positive attitude, collaborative nature, and eagerness to learn.
• Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and ability to analyze complex systems and data.
• Proficiency in relevant computer programs and diagnostic tools.