Industrial I&E Technician – Troubleshoot, Calibrate & Maintain

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

ESOP

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Florence, SC is seeking an I&E Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate electrical and instrumentation systems to keep plant operations safe and reliable. This is a full-time, on-site role in a heavy industrial setting, requiring 40 hours weekly.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of instrumentation and electrical experience, plus the ability to read schematics, work with PLCs, and use diagnostic tools.

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, layout, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose electrical and instrumentation failures using testing equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, loop drawings, technical manuals, and work orders.
• Test, calibrate, install, and inspect instrumentation devices including transmitters, valves, and analytical instruments.
• Calibrate equipment using standard procedures and specifications.
• Conduct system inspections and identify reliability improvements.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using 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 improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work records.
• Follow all plant safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and confined space requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in assigned work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Reading electrical schematics

PLCs (programmable logic controllers)

Hand tools & testing equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school training

Tools

CMMS

Test instruments

Job description

Austin Industrial in Florence, SC is seeking an I&E Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate electrical and instrumentation systems to keep plant operations safe and reliable. This is a full-time, on-site role in a heavy industrial setting, requiring 40 hours weekly.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of instrumentation and electrical experience, plus the ability to read schematics, work with PLCs, and use diagnostic tools.