Industrial Instrument & Electrical Technician: PLC/DCS Maintenance

NewMarket Corporation; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Calca Solutions is seeking an Instrument and Electrical Technician to maintain electrical and instrumentation systems in a Lake Charles, LA facility. You will diagnose, repair, and perform routine maintenance, ensuring reliability and safety of operations.

Ideal candidates have experience with PLCs, DCS, and control systems, and are proficient with MS Word and Excel. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or technical degree is a plus
• Proven experience as an Instrument and Electrical Technician
• Knowledge of PLCs, DCS, and control systems
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs
• Strong problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical and instrumentation malfunctions promptly and efficiently
• Perform scheduled inspections to identify potential issues and prevent breakdowns
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to enhance equipment performance
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Document maintenance and repair activities for record-keeping
• Stay current on industry best practices through training and professional development
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required

Skills

PLCs

DCS

Control systems

Reading P&IDs

Electrical instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

MS Word & Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or technical degree

Tools

Electrical testing tools

PLC programming tools

Multimeter / calibration tools

Job description

Calca Solutions is seeking an Instrument and Electrical Technician to maintain electrical and instrumentation systems in a Lake Charles, LA facility. You will diagnose, repair, and perform routine maintenance, ensuring reliability and safety of operations.

Ideal candidates have experience with PLCs, DCS, and control systems, and are proficient with MS Word and Excel. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and a commitment to safety are essential.