Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician

ADP, Inc.; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Chemical Company is seeking an Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Technician in Waggaman, LA to maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems in an industrial facility. You will install, repair, calibrate devices, and perform preventive maintenance while reading drawings and complying with PPE requirements.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, ability to read electrical schematics, and willingness to work overtime and be on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in an industrial facility environment.
• Able to read piping and instrument drawings, loop drawings, specification sheets, electrical schematics, and logic diagrams.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Capable of working in full PPE and prepared for overtime/call-out overtime.
• Experience with 4-20 mA instrumentation, 3-phase motors and controls, transformers, control panels, and wiring.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform 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.

Skills

Proactive

Troubleshooting

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree in Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation

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

2 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.