Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Again; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in carbon negative chemicals seeks an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to maintain and optimize critical systems at their fermentation plant. This entry-level position offers a chance to work alongside talented engineers on impactful projects aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Company equity

Performance bonus

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Practical experience with instrumentation and electrical systems in chemical or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of process instrumentation.
• Experience working with PLCs and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot field instrumentation.
• Support PLC system commissioning and optimization.
• Perform installation and maintenance of electrical equipment up to 480V.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Maintenance of process instrumentation

Calibration

Safe work practices

Job description

Join us to apply for the Instrumentation & Electrical Technician role at Again.

About Again

Again makes carbon negative chemicals for a cleaner future. We are the first carbon negative chemical manufacturer that can scale to meet global demand. We use carbon dioxide as a feedstock. We have raised over $100m from top venture capital investors and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program. Our team includes experienced scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs from DTU, Stanford, MIT, and more, passionate about revolutionizing the chemical industry. Join us in the fight against climate change.

What you’ll do

As an I&E Technician at our CO₂-to-acetic acid fermentation plant, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and optimizing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. You will play a key role during commissioning and ongoing operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
• Support PLC system commissioning, optimization, and maintenance activities.
• Perform installation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical equipment up to 480V (motors, panels, MCCs, VFDs).
• Wire in new equipment (pumps, VFDs) as needed.
• Assist with loop checks, functional testing, and commissioning punch list resolution.
• Support development and refinement of I&E maintenance procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers to support safe, reliable plant automation and controls.
• Maintain documentation of I&E systems, calibrations, and maintenance activities.

About you

• Practical experience with instrumentation and electrical systems in chemical, process, or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of process instrumentation.
• Experience working with PLCs and control systems.
• Understanding of safe work practices related to electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

What we promise

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401k match; company equity; performance bonus; PTO and sick leave; parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; stocked kitchen.
• Work with passionate scientists and engineers on meaningful projects.
• Be part of a mission to reduce over 1 gigaton of CO₂, making a significant impact.
• Live by our values: Relentless Grit, Unreasonably Ambitious, Unconventional Thinking, Critical Urgency.
• Inclusive, empowering, and engaging work environment.

If you have questions, contact us at [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing