Instrument & Electrical Technician

AmSty; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AmSty is seeking an Instrument and Electrical Technician for the Hanging Rock polystyrene plant in Ironton, Ohio. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrument and electrical systems, with hands-on work across PLC/DCS hardware and process instrumentation.

The candidate will perform calibration, preventative maintenance, and support plant operations while complying with safety practices. Occasional overtime and outdoor work are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Five years of experience as an instrument or electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Two-year craft degree and electrical license preferred.
• Includes outdoor work, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Must be able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions.
• Identifies and repairs DCS and PLC hardware problems.
• Troubleshoots and programs PLC software.
• Calibrates process instruments and maintains instrument/electrical testing equipment.
• Follows plant safety and maintenance procedures and performs preventative maintenance.

Skills

Instrument maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Calibration

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Two-year craft degree

Electrical license

Tools

PLC software

DCS hardware

SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

The Instrument and Electrical Technician (I&E Tech) is responsible for safely and responsibly maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the instruments and electrical systems in the Hanging Rock polystyrene plant.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in AmSty’s Electrical Safe Work Practices. Longer term as this person gains experience, he/she will be expected to perform the role of facility representative as defined in the electrical safe work practices.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions.
• Identifies and repairs DCS and PLC hardware problems.
• Troubleshoots and programs PLC software.
• Calibrates process instruments according to applicable standards. Operates and maintains instrument and electrical testing equipment.
• Maintains electrical hardware typically up to 480 volts, but higher voltage electrical infrastructure as well.
• Plans, prioritizes, and schedules instrument and electrical maintenance with input from the Operations Manager and Activity Coordinator.
• Develops and implements corrective actions identified in incident reports and work orders.
• Completes instrument and electrical system preventative maintenance activities.
• Requests/performs failure analysis as needed.
• Helps designs instruments loops and electrical systems. Specifies, requisitions, and installs instruments and electrical components (measurements of flow, temperature, pressure).
• Serves as electrical subject matter expert on expense and capital project reviews.
• Follows and ensures compliance of plant safety and maintenance procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• Five years of experience as an instrument or electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Also preferred – two-year craft degree and electrical license.
• Includes working outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• This job may require lifting up to 50 lbs.

Key Competencies

• Initiative: Active member of a small team operating the plant around the clock. Independently initiates activities which contribute to team/plant goals. Overcomes obstacles. Looks for opportunities to assume responsibility and show leadership.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Works toward win-win solutions. Asks questions and uses input to improve performance. Communicates effectively.
• Learning: Seeks and provides feedback to improve performance of self and teammates. Continuously learning to contribute to team success and personal growth. Develops new skills which benefit the team.
• Teamwork: Gets along well with others. Is both candid and tactful in dealing with others.
• Value creation: Critically evaluates problems/issues using relevant data. Identifies and knows the appropriate items to work on and their priority.

Other Information

• This position is part of the Hanging Rock manufacturing organization and is located at the Hanging Rock polystyrene plant in Ironton, Ohio. Relocation assistance is not authorized for this position.
• The grade and salary level offered to the successful candidate will be appropriate to the job duties and commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
• The work schedule for this position is day shift (8 hrs.) with opportunity to work a 9/80 schedule after a minimum 6 months in the role. Call‑ins on nights and weekends are part of the position. The successful candidate is expected to work overtime, normally less than 15%.

Relocation is not available with this position.

Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.