Journeyperson E&I Technician

Ashland Inc.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Inc. is looking for an Electrical and/or Instrumentation Technician in Hopewell, Virginia. The role requires 4 years of experience in an industrial environment and a Journeyman's certificate. Candidates should possess knowledge of PLC and DCS systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and an Associate's degree in Instrumentation or a related field. Key responsibilities include ensuring electrical safety and maintaining reliability programs. Join us to utilize your skills in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as Electrical and/or Instrumentation Technician in an industrial environment.
• Strong applied knowledge in Electrical, Instrumentation and basic general maintenance.
• Basic understanding of DCS & PLC programming.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of PLC & DCS systems

Electrical diagrams reading

Knowledge of industrial instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-yr Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or a related field

Journeyman's certificate

Job description

* High School Diploma or GED* 4 years of experience working as an Electrical and/or Instrumentation Technician in an industrial environment* Journeyman's certificate* Completion of a 2-yr Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or a related field* Knowledge of PLC & DCS systems, motors, power & control circuits, electronic & pneumatic field instrumentation* Strong troubleshooting skills & the ability to read instrument & electrical diagrams* Strong applied knowledge in Electrical, Instrumentation and basic general maintenance* Knowledge of: + Intrinsically safe design + Power circuits (motors), + Variable frequency drives (ABB) + Power distribution + Industrial instrumentation* Basic understanding of DCS & PLC programming* Experience utilizing a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software with a thorough understanding of electrical safety requirements* Knowledge of and experience in reliability programs