Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Calumet; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet is seeking an Instrument Electrical Technician to join the Great Falls maintenance team. This role installs and maintains electrical, instrumentation, and analytical equipment across the refinery. The position is union shop, four 10-hour days per week.

The technician should have strong instrumentation knowledge, experience with DCS controls (ABB Bailey), and a solid background in electrical systems. High school diploma or GED required; multiple years in industrial settings preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years in heavy industrial/manufacturing environment performing instrument technician tasks or 2+ years heavy manufacturing instrument experience with technical instrument and/or electrical certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electronic and pneumatic instrumentation.
• Possess an advanced knowledge of instrumentation math, units, variables, and dimensions of measurement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of flow, pressure, temperature, level instrumentation, and control power systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot various types of switches, meters, indicators, temperature sensors, positioners, controllers, control valves, and DCS loops.
• Familiar with ABB (Bailey) or similar DCS controls, analytical monitors for CEM (Continuous Stack Emissions).
• Plan and coordinate work following appropriate work orders, work permits, and safety instructions.
• Perform work activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Periodic on call required.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

Instrumentation/DCS certification

Tools

DCS controls (ABB Bailey)

Hart protocol

Test equipment

Job description

Calumet is seeking an Instrument Electrical Technician to join the Great Falls maintenance team. This role installs and maintains electrical, instrumentation, and analytical equipment across the refinery. The position is union shop, four 10-hour days per week.

The technician should have strong instrumentation knowledge, experience with DCS controls (ABB Bailey), and a solid background in electrical systems. High school diploma or GED required; multiple years in industrial settings preferred.