Instrumentation & Electrical Tech — 24/7 Bioprocessing

POET; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

PTO 40 hours on Day 1

Health, dental, vision

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

POET is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for our bioprocessing facility in Fairmont, NE. You will troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical and instrument systems, following electrical codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities include calibrating sensors, maintaining PLC/DCS I/O loops, and working with high-voltage equipment (4160V/480V). Expect a 24/7 on-call schedule and close collaboration with the maintenance team to ensure continuous operation and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electrical training or equivalent is required.
• Journeyman or Master License preferred but may be required based on location.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and install 4160V, 480V, 220V, 110V motors and breakers, protective relays, PLC’s, transformers, motor control centers, lights, breakers, panels, and other miscellaneous electrical equipment as applicable to the work location.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS I/O including 4-20mA loops, 120V/24DC I/O.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and identify root cause, repair, or replace parts, rewire and install related instrument/electrical goods including conduit and wiring.
• Ensure that all work performed follows local electrical codes including 4160V, 480V, 220V, 110V, 24V DC and 4-20 mA loops and circuits as applicable.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS I/O including 4-20mA loops, 120V/24DC I/O.
• Responsible for all preventative and proactive electrical maintenance and compliance procedures.
• Assist with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular mechanical duties as directed.
• Calibrate, configure, and repair measurement/control instruments for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and pH including associated valves and valve actuators.
• Understand electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with plant processing equipment.
• Possess a strong understanding of motor control circuits and electric motors.
• Maintain inventory records and document parts, calibration, and work orders.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/DCS I/O

Motor control systems

Instrumentation calibration

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical training

Journeyman or Master License (preferred)

Tools

4160V/480V electrical systems

PLC/DCS tools

Job description

POET is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for our bioprocessing facility in Fairmont, NE. You will troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical and instrument systems, following electrical codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities include calibrating sensors, maintaining PLC/DCS I/O loops, and working with high-voltage equipment (4160V/480V). Expect a 24/7 on-call schedule and close collaboration with the maintenance team to ensure continuous operation and safety.