Instrumentation and Electrical Maintenance Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Maintenance Mechanic for a manufacturing environment. The role involves preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting operations. Candidates should have significant experience in instrumentation and electrical systems, along with strong communication skills. The position may require nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as an I&E maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of machinery, valves, pumps, etc.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and modifies production equipment and instrumentation.
• Performs plant preventative maintenance programs.
• Supports DCS and PLC’s as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates in Instrumentation Technology

Tools

ERP maintenance modules

Job description

Powerwell is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We’re recruiting for an Instrumentation & Electrical Maintenance Mechanic.

Job Description:

The Maintenance Mechanic is a union position responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting production equipment and systems, and supporting operations by reducing downtime from equipment failures. This position requires a specialist in instrumentation, electrical, and electronic systems along with general trade skills. Modifications to equipment and general responsibilities for upkeep and improvement of the facility and its systems will be required. The position is located in a manufacturing environment with all the environmental risks and hazards associated with a chemical manufacturing plant. Nights and weekends are required on an as-needed basis.

Essential duties may include:

General Duties

• Installs, repairs, and modifies production equipment, instrumentation, office equipment, and physical facilities.
• Assists in troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Performs at least one of the following: welding, plumbing, electrical work, or other trade functions.
• Performs plant preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintains spare parts inventory systems.
• Receives, inspects, and stores spare parts.
• Performs Safe Work Practices such as Confined Space Entry and Control of Hazardous Energy according to policies and procedures.
• Provides off-shift coverage for breakdowns, repairs, and emergencies.

E & I Specialty

• Reads and interprets P&ID’s, equipment manuals, electrical schematics, instrument loop diagrams, and other specifications to determine repair methods on failed components.
• Installs, troubleshoots, calibrates, and repairs process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, control valves, flow meters, etc.
• Responsible for completion of inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Supports Distributed Control System (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controls (PLC’s) as required.

Safety & Other

• Completes all safety inspections and paperwork required by the plant.
• Ensures SFW permits and return-to-work processes are completed for all work performed.
• Accurately completes required paperwork, documenting all maintenance actions.

The successful candidate will have:

• Five years’ experience as an I&E maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associates in Instrumentation Technology or similar, strongly preferred.
• Power truck operation experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of machinery, valves, pumps, etc.
• Mechanical aptitude that includes troubleshooting and use of hand tools.
• Experience with ERP maintenance modules is strongly preferred.
• Ability to quickly and efficiently diagnose equipment failures and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team through senior management.
• Willingness to learn new trade skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively understand issues from production teams and report to management.
• Troubleshooting capabilities to address problems effectively and efficiently.