Job Description
The Instrument Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and process control instrumentation in a manufacturing facility dedicated to producing advanced battery materials, supporting the startup and operation of the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, instrumentation, and control equipment.
- Calibrate, test, and maintain process instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, and analytical transmitters.
- Troubleshoot and repair automation components including PLCs, VFDs, and control valves.
- Interpret and update electrical schematics, loop drawings, and control diagrams.
- Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs using CMMS tools.
- Assist with instrumentation and control system upgrades and modifications.
- Coordinate with operations, engineering, and reliability teams to improve system performance and uptime.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures, electrical codes, and environmental regulations.
- Work with vendors for onsite maintenance and repairs.
- Order and manage critical spare parts and share lessons learned to improve work processes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in Instrumentation and Electrical (I E), Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of I E maintenance experience in an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment.
- Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Basic understanding of fundamental physics and its application to pressurized fluid systems and energized circuits.
- Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P IDs).
- Experience installing, replacing, calibrating, and troubleshooting process instruments including pressure, temperature, and flow sensors.
- Experience performing maintenance and leak checks on various types of piping construction such as stainless steel tubing, flanged piping, threaded piping, and welded PVC pipe.
- Experience supporting facilities equipment such as HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, lighting, and exhaust fans.
- Experience working with industry standards such as API, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Working knowledge of electrical safety standards, practices, codes, and regulations.
- Preferred certifications include ISA CCST or other relevant technical certifications.
- Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
- OSHA 30 or NFPA 70E training.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk long distances and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally kneel or bend.
- Ability to work at regulated heights using appropriate lift equipment and fall protection equipment.
- Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection when required.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment including lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, fall protection, and arc flash protection.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $37/hr to $48/hr, dependent on experience
Work schedule: May be eligible for overtime
Work environment perks: Onsite work, use of personal protective equipment, fall protection, respiratory protection when required
Additional benefits: Total Rewards package including benefits, perks, and equity
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