I&E Technician: Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist (ESOP)

Austin Industries; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Benefits package

401K match

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking an I&E Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electrical and instrumentation systems to support safe plant operations in production and maintenance areas. PPE such as supplied-air hoods may be required.

The role requires working with electrical control systems, meters, and loop diagrams, with a focus on reliability improvements and safety compliance. This on-site position offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant instrumentation and electrical experience required.
• Strong electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, loop drawings, and technical documents.
• Experience with hand tools, testing equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems.
• Must pass drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Install, lay out, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose electrical and instrumentation failures with testing equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, loop drawings, manuals, and work orders.
• Test, calibrate, install, and inspect instrumentation devices including transmitters, valves, and analytical instruments.
• Calibrate equipment using standard procedures and specs.
• Conduct system inspections and identify reliability improvements.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems with proper test equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical control systems including MCCs, transformers, switchgear, bus bars, motors, and panel wiring.
• Assist with equipment installations, shutdowns, and capital projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work records.
• Follow all plant safety procedures including LOTO, electrical safety, and confined space.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Schematic/blueprint reading

PLC knowledge

Tools & testing equipment

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Testing equipment

CMMS

PLC programming tools

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking an I&E Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electrical and instrumentation systems to support safe plant operations in production and maintenance areas. PPE such as supplied-air hoods may be required.

The role requires working with electrical control systems, meters, and loop diagrams, with a focus on reliability improvements and safety compliance. This on-site position offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits.