Surface I&E Technician - 9/80 Schedule + Growth & Benefits

intrepidpotash; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with prescription drug

401(K) with employer match

Work-life balance

Career path program

Job summary

Intrepid Potash in New Mexico is seeking a Surface Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to install, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot process instrumentation at surface operations. The role requires a safety-minded, detail-oriented approach and strong problem solving to keep equipment operating reliably.

Duties include executing daily maintenance work orders, installing electrical components, supporting PLC/DCS hardware, performing pre-shift inspections and documenting work precisely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years electrical experience with troubleshooting.
• Associate degree in electronics or instrumentation preferred with 3+ years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day maintenance work orders for surface facility operations.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair electrical components and systems including drive and control systems.
• Assist with maintaining PLC/DCS hardware and install switches.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and preventative maintenance; report safety hazards.
• Analyze, document, install, checkouts, and cost control on assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

PLC/DCS knowledge

Safety conscientiousness

Driver's license

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in electronics or instrumentation

Tools

PLC/DCS hardware

Calibration tools

Instrumentation and wiring tech

Job description

Intrepid Potash in New Mexico is seeking a Surface Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to install, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot process instrumentation at surface operations. The role requires a safety-minded, detail-oriented approach and strong problem solving to keep equipment operating reliably.

Duties include executing daily maintenance work orders, installing electrical components, supporting PLC/DCS hardware, performing pre-shift inspections and documenting work precisely.