Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician

Cornerstone-Chemical-Company; Avondale (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Chemical Company in Waggaman, LA is seeking an Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician to provide maintenance support, troubleshoot, and replace faulty instrumentation and electrical equipment in the assigned production area.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial experience, ability to read piping and instrument drawings, and willingness to work overtime and in PPE; opportunities to contribute to preventive maintenance and calibration of process control devices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in an industrial facility environment or equivalent.
• Able to read piping and instrument drawings, loop drawings, spec sheets, electrical schematics.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Capable of working in PPE and overtime/call-out overtime.
• Capable of PLC programming and using electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoot transformers, motors, lighting, transmitters, valves, and control devices.
• Calibrate industrial pressure, level, flow, and temperature devices.
• Replace switches, relays, transmitters, sensing devices, motors, and valves.

Skills

Time management

Troubleshooting

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree or apprenticeship in Instrumentation or Electrical field

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

PLC Programming

Job description

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Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician

Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Waggaman, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1566

The I/E Technician is responsible for providing maintenance support to the assigned production area and will be required to safely troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace faulty instrumentation and electrical equipment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and preform preventive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoot transformers, motors (low and medium voltage, 5kV), lighting, transmitters, valves, alarms, and other process control devices.
• Perform calibrations on all types of industrial pressure, level, flow, and temperature devices.
• Replace switches, relays, transmitters, sensing devices, motors, valves, and other faulty equipment.

KEY SKILLS:

• Must be proactive, have a strong sense of time management and pride in workmanship so they can act independently when necessary.
• Must possess strong troubleshooting skills and be a self-starter in solving Instrumentation and electrical issues.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of related experience in an industrial facility environment or an equivalent mix of education and experience necessary to obtain journeyman level knowledge.
• Able to read and understand piping and instrument drawings, loop drawings, specification sheets, electrical schematics, and logic diagrams.
• Able to climb stairs (200 ft +) and ladders and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Capable of working in full personal protection equipment (PPE), air, respirator, suit, etc.
• Able to work overtime as needed and available for call out overtime.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capable of PLC Programming ++
• Ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Experience with 4-20 ma instrumentation, 3 phase motors and controls, transformers, control panels, and wiring.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or similar; or completed apprenticeship in Instrumentation or Electrical field.

Cornerstone Chemical Company is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.