Location:
Spartanburg, SC
Job Type:
Full-Time
Compensation:
$83K-$90K annually, based on experience
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, instrumentation, and process control equipment. This individual will play an important role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant operations.
The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, PLCs, process controls, and preventative maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and equipment.
- Maintain and calibrate instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors, motor controls, relays, sensors, and control panels.
- Diagnose and repair PLCs, control systems, and automated production equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Troubleshoot and maintain VFDs, motor starters, control valves, and electrical distribution systems.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and commissioning.
- Identify equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, and work orders.
- Follow all electrical safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols.
- Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and production personnel to minimize downtime.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical degree, electrical apprenticeship, or vocational training preferred.
- 3+ years of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and process controls.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical components, motors, sensors, and control circuits.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
- Basic understanding of PLC systems and industrial automation.
- Knowledge of electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs.
- Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Instrument calibration and loop-checking experience.
- Knowledge of 4-20 mA instrumentation and control loops.
- Experience with process control systems and industrial automation.
- Experience in chemical, manufacturing, power generation, or process industries.
- Electrical certifications, instrumentation certifications, or journeyman electrician credentials.
- Strong electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting abilities.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to prioritize work and respond to equipment breakdowns.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.