I&E Technician: High-Speed Plant Controls & Calibration

Jimmy Jazz; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Envases Commerce, LLC in Waco, TX is seeking an Instrumentation & Electronics Technician to calibrate and maintain process instrumentation, troubleshoot PLC/DCS/HMI systems, and support high-speed beverage can production. You will work rotating shifts, handle detailed documentation, and ensure safety and reliability of critical automation.

The role requires 3–5 years of instrumentation/electronics experience in a continuous process environment, plus proficiency with electrical schematics, P&IDs,

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 3-5 years maintaining instrumentation and electronic controls in a high-speed manufacturing or continuous process environment.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and ladder logic. Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC hardware.
• Tools: Demonstrated ability to use precision electrical test equipment and hand tools.
• 24/7 Operational Support: This role requires a commitment to a continuous shift rotation (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Emergency Response: Must be available for on-call emergencies regarding critical utility failures that threaten production continuity.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate field instrumentation including flow meters, temperature transmitters, pressure sensors, pH probes, and conductivity sensors.
• Maintain and calibrate high-speed line measurement systems (Light Testers, vision systems, enamel raters, coating weight testers).
• Document calibration activities and instrument status in compliance with Quality Management Systems and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace PLC/DCS/HMI hardware and software; assist with program modifications and upgrades.
• Diagnose faults in control circuits (sensors, encoders, network modules such as Ethernet/IP/Profibus).
• Troubleshoot and maintain VFDs, servo drives, and DC motor controls; maintain low-voltage systems.
• Utilize multimeters, oscilloscopes, and software for advanced diagnostics; participate in RCA; uphold safety with LOTO procedures.
• Must work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays; on-call emergencies for critical utilities.

Skills

Calibration

PLC troubleshooting

Electronics theory

P&ID reading

Problem solving

Shift availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electronics/Instrumentation

CCST Certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC hardware

Ignition SCADA

HMI/SCADA software

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Envases Commerce, LLC in Waco, TX is seeking an Instrumentation & Electronics Technician to calibrate and maintain process instrumentation, troubleshoot PLC/DCS/HMI systems, and support high-speed beverage can production. You will work rotating shifts, handle detailed documentation, and ensure safety and reliability of critical automation.

The role requires 3–5 years of instrumentation/electronics experience in a continuous process environment, plus proficiency with electrical schematics, P&IDs,