Technician

The Planet Group; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a maintenance and reliability professional for operations in Flint, Michigan. The role emphasizes diagnosing electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and control systems, with emphasis on safe work practices and adherence to OSHA standards.

A technical degree or vocational background is preferred. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, system documentation, and support for new/modified installations.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and document preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Complete verification, SOX witness inspections, and compliance tasks.
• Support checkout and startup of new or modified systems.
• Assist with project implementation and system integration.
• Maintain accurate records, system documentation, and maintenance logs.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, instrumentation, mechanical, and process control systems.
• Repair, calibrate, and configure instrumentation and electronic devices.
• Diagnose communication issues and process control software faults.
• Analyze failures, implement corrective actions, and recommend long-term solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting proficiency

Industrial safety

Technical interpretation

Electrical licensing

Education

Technical degree in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Controls, Electronics, or related field

Vocational training in electrical, instrumentation, or industrial controls

Industry certifications such as electrical licensing, instrumentation certification, or controls training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Troubleshooting proficiency — Strong ability to diagnose electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Industrial safety — Demonstrated safe work practices in industrial environments.
• Technical interpretation — Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Technical degree in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Controls, Electronics, or related field (preferred).
• Vocational training in electrical, instrumentation, or industrial controls.
• Industry certifications such as electrical licensing, instrumentation certification, or controls training (preferred).
• Safety training including OSHA, PPE use, and industrial hazard awareness.
• Preferred
• Advanced troubleshooting
• Gas regulation systems
• Transmission & storage operations
• Compressed air systems
• Electrical licensing
• Mechanical maintenance
• Microsoft Office

Maintenance & Reliability

• Maintenance work orders — Plan, perform, and document preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Testing & inspections — Complete verification, SOX witness inspections, and compliance tasks.
• Commissioning support — Support checkout and startup of new or modified systems.
• Construction assistance — Assist with project implementation and system integration.
• Documentation upkeep — Maintain accurate records, system documentation, and maintenance logs.
• System diagnostics — Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, instrumentation, mechanical, and process control systems.
• Instrumentation repair — Repair, calibrate, and configure instrumentation and electronic devices.
• Control software troubleshooting — Diagnose communication issues and process control software faults.
• Root-cause analysis — Analyze failures, implement corrective actions, and recommend long-term solutions.

Equipment Maintenance

• Gas compressor controls
• RTU/SCADA systems
• Generators
• Transducers
• Turbine and ultrasonic meters
• Gas flow computers
• Pressure regulators
• Air compressors
• Relief valves
• Controllers
• Motors & motor controls
• HMI systems
• Front-end displays

Documentation & Technical Support

• Technical drawing interpretation — Review electrical drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and manuals.
• Record updates — Update maintenance logs and work documentation.
• Cross-functional coordination — Work with engineers, operations, vendors, and contractors.
• Technical recommendations — Advise on maintenance, upgrades, and repairs.