Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Tech – PLC/DCS Expert

Equiliem; Parachute (CO); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

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Job summary

Equiliem is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (E/I Tech) in Parachute, CO. The role focuses on advanced electrical and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, programming, and repair across critical plant systems to improve reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong industrial electrical/instrumentation experience, hands-on leadership, and the ability to work with DCS/PLC systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation maintenance required.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills related to industrial process equipment and control systems.
• Experience with DCS and PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of instrumentation calibration, diagnostics, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to critical plant equipment including kilns, dryers, centrifuges, turbines, vapor compressors, gear reducers, boiler systems, fans, screens, and lifting equipment.
• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation including control valves, process transmitters, conductivity meters, analyzers, and associated devices.
• Support calibration, commissioning, leak detection, and startup activities for instrumentation systems.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain DCS and PLC systems.
• Access and interpret sequence tables, logic charts, alarms, and control system graphics for troubleshooting and modifications.
• Build and modify control system graphics, alarms, and faceplates as required.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair motor controls, VFDs, MCCs, switchgear, and electrical distribution systems.
• Program and troubleshoot variable frequency drives and related electrical control systems.
• Perform electrical terminations and repairs for low, medium, and high-voltage systems.
• Support predictive maintenance initiatives including vibration and lubrication analysis coordination.
• Utilize laptops and diagnostic software to interface with and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Train and qualify technicians on equipment operation, lifting equipment, forklifts, and shop equipment.
• Support supplier evaluations, service agreements, and technical recommendations as a subject matter expert.
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and operational standards.

Job description

Equiliem is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (E/I Tech) in Parachute, CO. The role focuses on advanced electrical and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, programming, and repair across critical plant systems to improve reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong industrial electrical/instrumentation experience, hands-on leadership, and the ability to work with DCS/PLC systems.