Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician

Openwork, formerly Meador Staffing Services; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork, formerly Meador Staffing Services, seeks an experienced Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician II to join the client’s maintenance team in Pasadena, Texas. This role performs instrument and electrical maintenance in a process manufacturing environment to ensure equipment reliability, plant safety, and operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment, assist with PLC and Yokogawa control systems, read P&IDs

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience performing Instrument & Electrical maintenance in a process environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with PLC and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, and replace electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document history.
• Assist with PLC and Yokogawa control systems.
• Read P&IDs, schematics, and drawings; plan maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.
• Mentor Level II I&E Technicians.
• Support plant shutdowns and outages.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

Tools

PLC systems

Schematic interpretation

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Salary: $45 per hour to $55 per hour

We are sourcing for an experienced Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician II to join our client’s maintenance team. This position is responsible for performing instrument and electrical maintenance in a process manufacturing environment while ensuring equipment reliability, plant safety, and operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role works closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve plant equipment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and enjoys working in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Instrument & Electrical Maintenance

• Install, repair, maintain, and replace electrical and instrumentation equipment throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair a wide variety of instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and accurately document maintenance history.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of PLC and Yokogawa control systems.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Plan maintenance activities and assist with spare parts inventory management.
• Track equipment downtime, repairs, overhauls, and preventive maintenance records.
• Support plant shutdowns and planned maintenance outages.
• Coordinate maintenance work with operations to minimize downtime.
• Perform emergency and unplanned repairs as needed, including overtime when required.
• Maintain maintenance shops, work areas, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Leadership & Team Support

• Mentor and train Level I I&E Technicians.
• Assist in planning maintenance activities alongside senior technicians.
• Support contractors and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication across departments.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 4–6 years of experience performing Instrument & Electrical maintenance in a process manufacturing, chemical, industrial, refinery, or similar environment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with PLC and industrial control systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with:
• Pneumatic hand pumps
• Industrial electrical wiring tools
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and computerized maintenance systems.

Certifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• NCCER Craft Certification (or equivalent)
• Confined Space Training
• Experience leading contractors
• Experience training and mentoring junior technicians