Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Technician

CF Industries; Sergeant Bluff (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa is seeking an Instrument and Electrical technician responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment to ensure continuous operation. The role requires adherence to safety standards while performing various maintenance tasks including installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic industrial skills, and the ability to lift heavy equipment. An associate's degree is preferred. The position may require occasional overtime and call-outs.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of work experience and technical training required.
• Basic skills in major standard industrial I&E skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and keep work areas clean.
• Install, repair, and maintain all process controls.
• Dismantle, clean, replace parts, and calibrate pneumatic and electronic instruments.
• Determine causes for malfunctioning instruments.

Skills

Electrical AC/DC voltage

PLC

Pneumatic control valves

Basic electronics

Motor control systems

Process control systems

Microsoft Office software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal apprenticeship program or technical training

Associates degree from a technical school

Job description

Function: Maintenance

The Instrument and Electrical (I&E) technician position is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, and/or replacing the physical equipment in the plant. Technicians install, troubleshoot, service and perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment. The technician efficiently repairs, or if necessary, replaces the plant equipment to keep the plant operating continuously. They also install, service, test and calibrate high‑voltage electrical systems and various other electronic equipment. The I&E technician meets these responsibilities by understanding and adhering to standard I&E procedures and techniques.

Key Responsibilities

1. Follow all safety rules and keep work areas clean.
2. Install, repair, and maintain all process controls and analyze system and electrical systems.
3. Dismantle, clean, replace parts, assemble, and calibrate pneumatic and electronic instruments.
4. Determine causes for malfunctioning instruments and take appropriate corrective action.
5. Read electrical blueprints and schematics.
6. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
7. Install, alter, and repair electrical systems, including conduit installation, pulling wire through conduit, making proper connections, and correcting electrical malfunctions in equipment and control devices.

Position Requirements

1. Minimum high school diploma or GED.
2. Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of work experience and technical training required. Associates degree from a technical school is desired.
3. Basic skills in major standard industrial I&E skills including electrical AC/DC voltage, PLC, pneumatic control valves and systems, basic electronics, motor control systems, and process control systems.
4. Experience in 480‑volt to 4160‑volt electrical systems desired.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with maintenance and operations personnel in a team environment.
6. Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb ladders and stairs, and lift up to 80 lbs. occasionally.
7. Microsoft Office software knowledge.
8. Occasional overtime and call‑outs on weekends, nights, and holidays.
9. Pass pre‑employment screening examinations and assessments.

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