Instrumentation & Controls Electrical Specialist (IC&E) – Gas Processing / Power Generation / Up to 15KV Power / Low to Medium Voltage Switchgear / PLCs / Ladder Logic / Reliability / Remote #5010

Entech Resources, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package with vision & dental

3 weeks vacation + holidays

401K with company match

Performance bonus up to 10%

Job summary

Entech Resources, LLC is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Electrical Specialist to support electrical and controls systems across its operations. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and improve reliability of power generation and gas/chemical processing assets.

The role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on experience, and the ability to advise operations and maintenance teams. Travel to remote sites up to 50% and a 40-hour workweek are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical troubleshooting/operational experience in power, gas, or mining industries.
• Familiarity with MMS/predictive maintenance and OSHA/NFPA 70E safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for operational issues across all Company operating sites.
• Assist with enhancement of maintenance and operation practices.
• Set up and review preventative maintenance tasks using MMS.
• Produce root cause and failure analysis reports and implement preventative actions.
• Act as a technical consultant on reliability and maintenance of electrical/controls systems.
• Review electrical/control deliverables including drawings and test documents.
• Troubleshoot protection relays, meters, and other programmable devices.
• Inspect and test electrical equipment; perform safe isolation and switching up to 15 kV.
• Provide SCADA networking and PLC/I/O/HMI drive system support.
• Support generator systems including synchronization and relay protection.
• Develop electrical/controls guides and standards; stay current on technologies.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Relay protection

PLC programming

Ladder logic

SCADA/ HMI

VFDs

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

HMI/SCADA systems

MS Office

Job description

Instrumentation & Controls Electrical Specialist (IC&E) – Gas/Chemical Processing / Power Generation / Up to 15KV Power / Low to Medium Voltage Switchgear / PLCs / Ladder Logic / VFDs / Root Cause and Failure Analysis / Low voltage sensors and electronics / O&M / Reliability / Remote with Travel #5010

Job Summary

Well respected Global Renewable Energy company wishes to add to its successful team an Electrical and Controls Specialist that will be responsible for providing technical support for operational issues and ensuring the performance of the Company’s operating plant and equipment, with a primary focus on electrical and controls systems. This role serves as a key technical resource across all Company sites, supporting reliability, maintenance optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical and controls infrastructure. The position requires a combination of hands-on operational experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to act as a consultant to operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. All qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this great career opportunity with a great company.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for operational issues across all Company operating sites.
• Assist with the enhancement of current maintenance and operation practices.
• Set up and review preventative maintenance tasks using the Company’s Maintenance Management System (MMS).
• Produce root cause analysis and failure analysis reports and assist with implementation of preventative action recommendations.
• Act as a technical consultant to all departments in the areas of reliability and maintenance related to electrical and controls systems.
• Review and understand electrical and controls engineering deliverables, including drawings (single line diagrams and P&IDs), calculations, specifications, data sheets, quotations, scopes of work, and test documents.
• Review and troubleshoot protection relays, kWh meters, power monitors, governors, and other programmable devices.
• Inspect and test customized electrical equipment.
• Perform safe isolation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of power systems up to 15 kV.
• Diagnose problems within electrical generation units and control systems.
• Perform isolation and switching of Low Voltage and Medium Voltage switchgear, fused disconnects, and circuit breakers.
• Provide SCADA networking and interface programming support and troubleshooting; manage PLC, I/O, HMI, and drive systems.
• Support generator systems including synchronization, relay protection, and control.
• Provide technical and cost estimating support.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of electrical products and technologies.
• Ensure a safe workplace for staff and customers in accordance with the HSE Management Plan, including reporting risks/hazards/incidents and removing or modifying unsafe processes.
• Actively ensure own health and safety and that of others through understanding and implementing workplace health and safety obligations.
• Support and comply with Company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications with operational experience; Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
• Five or more years of professional industrial electrical troubleshooting and operational experience, preferably in the power, gas, or mining industries.
• Understanding of gas processing (Midstream, RNG) and power plant process equipment.
• Familiarity with generation operations including synchronization, relay protection, governor controls, and maintenance.
• Background with MMS systems and predictive maintenance.
• Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E safety policies and procedures (lockout/tagout, high voltage electrical).
• Proficient in software and OEM programs such as Allen Bradley ControlLogix.
• Familiar with Ethernet/IP protocols.
• Experience with wiring diagram development and redlining incorrect schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and propose and implement remedies.
• Ability to perform calibrations, installation, and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and re-wire electrical equipment such as AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, and PLC I/O modules.
• Renewable Energy or Oil and Gas experience preferred.
• Electrical and controls knowledge with mechanical aptitude and operational experience in power generating and gas/chemical processing assets.
• Ability to develop and apply electrical/controls guides and standards.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and related programs.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and system data collection/processing.
• Proactive in identifying improvement opportunities; strong problem-solving and decision-making skills aligned with business objectives.
• Effective time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplined team environment.
• Must be available for after-hours support as required and able to travel to remote sites (up to 50%)
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week

Company offers a very competitive base salary up to $155K base commensurate with experience and qualifications plus a company and individual weighted performance bonus up to 10% of base compensation. Benefits include a full health package with vision, dental, disability, and life; with generous company contributions to a health savings account, three weeks vacation, holidays, and strong matching 401K package.

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