Instrumentation Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Wyoming is seeking an experienced Electric & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and instrumentation systems across facilities. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with mining regulations, and continuous plant performance in a heavy industrial setting.

The ideal candidate will have at least four years of verifiable electrician experience in mining or heavy industry, plus proficiency with meters, megger testing,

Qualifications

• Four years of verifiable experience as an electrician in mining or heavy industrial environments.
• Proficiency with electrical meters, megger testing, and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting AC and DC starters, variable speed drives, and power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of CEM systems, pressure and flow transmitters, RTDs, and thermocouples.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform required safety inspections of work areas at least once per shift in accordance with federal mining regulations; conduct additional inspections as conditions require.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment throughout operations, ensuring safe and continuous plant performance.
• Conduct routine maintenance, servicing, and repair of instrumentation systems using portable test equipment and internal diagnostic modules to locate, isolate, and correct malfunctions.
• Replace defective components and restore equipment to proper operating condition.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on controls, instrumentation, recorders, gas analyzers, automatic weighing devices, and related equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Install new electrical and electronic equipment—including control devices, recorders, indicators, SCR drives, and programmable controllers—during construction projects, equipment upgrades, and system replacements.
• Assist with mechanical repairs as needed, including isolating and locking out drives, disconnecting motor leads, and preparing equipment for safe disassembly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area by performing housekeeping duties to eliminate slip, trip, and fall risks.
• Maintain a complete set of required tools within 90 days of assignment.
• Operate mobile equipment when required, following all mandated task training and safe‑operation procedures.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Instrumentation systems

Programming & control interfaces

Safety compliance

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical training or certifications preferred

Tools

Megger testing

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical meters

SCR drives & PLC interfaces

Control system interfaces

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking experienced and dependable Electric & Instrumentation (E&I) Technicians to support my client's office. Join a major industrial company where hard work pays off - literally. This role offers strong wages, steady overtime, and the chance to work with modern equipment in a safety‑focused environment. You’ll be part of a skilled team that takes pride in tough, hands‑on work and in building something that supports essential U.S. industries. If you want reliable hours, great earning potential, and a place where your effort truly matters, this opportunity stands out.

This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic equipment, instrumentation systems, and control devices across all facilities. The E&I Technician ensures safe, compliant, and efficient plant performance while adhering to all federal and state mining regulations.

Essential Qualifications

• Strong electrical knowledge and mechanical aptitude.

• Basic understanding of instrumentation systems with the ability to learn advanced instrumentation and electrical repair techniques.

• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn programming and control system interfaces.

• Reliable attendance and a proven commitment to workplace safety.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow and give direction effectively.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform required safety inspections of work areas at least once per shift in accordance with federal mining regulations; conduct additional inspections as conditions require.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment throughout operations, ensuring safe and continuous plant performance.

• Conduct routine maintenance, servicing, and repair of instrumentation systems using portable test equipment and internal diagnostic modules to locate, isolate, and correct malfunctions.

• Replace defective components and restore equipment to proper operating condition.

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on controls, instrumentation, recorders, gas analyzers, automatic weighing devices, and related equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Install new electrical and electronic equipment—including control devices, recorders, indicators, SCR drives, and programmable controllers—during construction projects, equipment upgrades, and system replacements.

• Assist with mechanical repairs as needed, including isolating and locking out drives, disconnecting motor leads, and preparing equipment for safe disassembly.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area by performing housekeeping duties to eliminate slip, trip, and fall risks.

• Maintain a complete set of required tools within 90 days of assignment.

• Operate mobile equipment when required, following all mandated task training and safe‑operation procedures.

Pay

• $43.14
• Excellent benefits, performance raises, career development

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of four years of verifiable experience as an electrician in mining or heavy industrial environments.

• Proficiency in the use and care of electrical meters, megger testing, and diagnostic equipment.

• Experience troubleshooting AC and DC starters, variable speed drives, and power distribution systems.

• Knowledge of CEM systems, pressure and flow transmitters, RTDs, and thermocouples.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certifications preferred.

About Express Employment Professionals

Express Employment Professionals partners with leading industrial employers to connect skilled trades professionals with long-term, high-quality career opportunities. Our team is committed to safety, reliability, and workforce excellence, ensuring employees and clients receive exceptional support and service.

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