Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Rain Industries Limited; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rain Carbon Inc. seeks an experienced maintenance technician to troubleshoot, analyze, and repair instrumentation and electrical systems across plant equipment, including calibrations and equipment tweaks for reliable operation.

The role requires knowledge of PLCs, controls, HMI interfaces, and safety codes, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, quality, and ISO compliance. The position is based in the United States with on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Two years related training from college or vocational school.
• Five years related experience is required.
• Computer literacy is essential to performing the duties of this job.

Responsibilities

• Operate all basic electrical and electronics test equipment.
• Perform repair-oriented activities on a daily basis.
• Perform calibration on control valves, transmitters, analyzers and sensors.
• Understand, analyze and repair pneumatics instruments.
• Read and understand relay logic and ladder logic.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Calibration

HMI basics

Pneumatics

Relay & ladder logic

ControlLogix PLC

Education

Two years related training

Tools

ControlLogix PLC

Transmitter & sensors tools

Job description

At Rain Carbon Inc., we're dedicated to assembling exceptional teams, nurturing talent, and fostering personal and professional growth. Join us in a safe, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential with the tools, guidance, and opportunities to thrive.

Our global offices facilitate seamless operations, complemented by state-of-the-art production facilities in Belgium, Canada, Germany, India, Poland, and the USA where we cultivate enduring partnerships and ensure market success through consistent quality and customized solutions. With an unwavering commitment to reliability and responsibility, we foster a culture of excellence across all levels of our organization.

Purpose

Troubleshoot,analyzeand solve instrumentation/electrical equipment and performance. Maintains instrumentation/electrical performance for all plant equipment - including performing repairs, installations, operational inspections, andparticipatingin developing improvements.

Duties&Responsibilities

Operate all basic electrical and electronics test equipment.

Perform repair-oriented activitieson a daily basis, based upon immediate needs and maintenance scheduling.

Perform all calibration on control valves, transmitters,analyzersand sensors.

Understand,analyzeand repair pneumatics instruments.

Must understand medium and low power distribution, and PLC systems such as read functionalblockand ladder logic.

Working knowledge of HMI’s (Human Machine Interfaces), medium and low voltagetransformersand motor starters. Understand basic NEC and 70E codes. Read and understand relay logic.

Knowledge of function and setup process of variable frequency driver.

Knowledge ofControlLogixPLC, how it works andunderstandsystem setup.

Perform instrumentation and electrical repairs as needed.

Troubleshoots,diagnosesand repairs all instrumentation/electrical auxiliary equipment in the calciner and steam plants.

Calibrates process instrumentation such as pressure,tempand level transmitters,analyzersand sensors to meet the requirements for reliable operation,high qualityproduction, precise processcontroland ISO compliance.

Operate mobile equipment asrequiredto perform instrumentation work.

Performs activities based on priority, criticality, machine and instrumentation/electrical availability, and available funding.

Although some of the aspects of work may be defined, parts may be variable.Participates in problem solving activities related to improving the production process and work environment.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,operatingand maintenance instructions, electrical and instrumentation blueprints, schematics, logic diagrams, and procedure manuals. Ability towriteroutine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information to small groups.

Work requires resolving mutual problems and collaborating with others.

JobRequirements

Two years related training from college or vocational school; plus, five years related experience isrequired. Computer literacy is essential to performing the duties of this job.

Mathematical Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, lengths, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply and/or understand concepts of basic Algebra, Booleansystemand Geometry.

ReasoningAbility: Solve practical problems using available tools, resources, etc. Ability to interpret a variety of instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch or squat, twist, crawl, drive (forklifts, loaders, or other vehicles), and climb ladders. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is alsorequiredseveral times each week to climb and/orbalanceflights of stairsof more than 25 steps. The employeeis required tolift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds periodically and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing protection is oftenrequired. May berequiredto wear respiratory protection. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to working near moving mechanical parts, working in high and/or precarious places, with fumes or airborne particles, with toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and in outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment does not typically require hearing protection.

Rain Carbon Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. Rain Carbon Inc. prohibits discrimination in all employment-based practices and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or other protected status.