Senior I&E Technician

Bls Us; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BLS Electrical (BLSE) in Fort Collins, CO, seeks a hands-on Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to support installation, maintenance, and repair of control systems. Work under senior journeymen and foremen to ensure safe, efficient operation of facilities.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints and schematics, troubleshooting, and maintaining thorough records to support continuous improvement. Strong safety mindset and valid license required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical school preferred.
• 3–5 years of hands-on electrical or instrumentation experience in industrial settings.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Colorado Electrical Apprentice License or working toward Journeyman preferred.
• OSHA safety certification or PLC programming cert a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operations and routine maintenance on instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Assist with installation, inspection, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, and PLC control systems.
• Interpret technical drawings including P&IDs, one-line diagrams, panel layouts, and cable schedules.
• Service and maintain facility instrumentation and controls to achieve efficiency and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair motor control centers, electrical distribution systems, motors and related equipment.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance and repair activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Read schematics

Safety-conscious mindset

Independent work

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school in electrical/instrumentation

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Modicon

Totalflow

SCADAPack

SCADA

PLC logic

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is part of the Electrical and Instrumentation Division of BLS Electrical (BLSE) and has a full range of responsibilities that include but are not limited to supporting the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems under the guidance of senior journeymen and foremen. Your work will ensure our facilities’ control systems operate safely and efficiently, contributing directly to operational reliability and continuous improvement.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform day-to-day operations and routine maintenance on instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Assist with installation, inspection, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, and PLC control systems.
• Interpret technical drawings, including P&IDs, one-line diagrams, panel layouts, and cable schedules.
• Service and maintain facility instrumentation and controls to achieve maximum efficiency and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair motor control centers, electrical distribution systems, motors, and related electrical equipment.
• Modify, repair, and replace systems and equipment under direction.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Adhere to company safety policies and actively participate in safety meetings.
• Support measurement, maintenance, and operations tasks as needed.
• Ensure regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient with hand tools; ability to supply own basic toolset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the capacity to work independently or as part of a team.
• Safety-conscious mindset and a strong work ethic.
• Competent documentation and record-keeping skills. Quickly adjust to evolving project scopes, new technologies, and changing site conditions while maintaining high productivity
• Plan and sequence work efficiently, order materials, manage downtime, and meet project milestones
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs
• Ability to understand Cause & Effect diagrams.
• Ability to interpret facility drawings and process flow diagrams.
• Basic understanding of instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Totalflow, SCADAPack, SCADA, PLC logic.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and HMI interfaces.
• Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, serial communications, and radio networks).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical school or vocational training in electrical/instrumentation preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands-on electrical or instrumentation experience in oil-field, automation, or industrial settings required.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Colorado Electrical Apprentice License or working toward Journeyman license preferred.
• OSHA safety certification, PLC programming/troubleshooting certification, or similar credentials a plus.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in both commercial and industrial environments.
• Ability to work 5 days on, 2 days off with some weekend work.
• Physically capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving up to 60 pounds.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and contribute to process improvements.
• Work primarily at job site performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme temperatures.