Advanced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Primient

$91K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in industrial Electrical & Instrumentation
  • Advanced knowledge of high, medium, and low voltage systems
  • Proficient in troubleshooting complex systems and leading reliability initiatives
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Expertise in electrical power distribution and process instrumentation systems

Responsibilities

  • Perform main substation switching and distribution operations
  • Execute wiring and troubleshooting of motor starters and general motor wiring
  • Install and maintain control wiring for various systems
  • Conduct circuit testing and high-voltage testing for reliability
  • Lead teams in electrical reliability programs
  • Install and maintain heat trace and lighting systems
  • Calibrate and troubleshoot measurement devices and control systems

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Multiple Healthcare plan choices
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
  • Paid holidays and vacation days
  • Floating days off
  • Parental leave for new parents
  • Employee resource groups
  • Learning and development programs
  • Supportive company culture promoting employee input and engagement
Full Job Description
Electrical
  • Power Systems & Distribution
  • Experience with AC and DC voltages: 161kV, 13.2kV, 4160V, 480V, 277V, 240/120V, 24V, and 12V.
  • Main substation switching - 13.2kV to 480V distribution operations.
  • Main yard switching and safe handling of high-voltage power equipment and switches 161kV to 13.8kV.
  • Expertise with Siemens Allis 1600A and 3200A breakers, as well as fuse sizing and breaker sizing.
  • Grounding, arc fault cleaning, and arc flash safety practices, including full competency in Arc Flash PPE up to 40Cal suits.
  • Motor Systems & Starters
  • Wiring and troubleshooting 480V starter buckets, 4160V synchronous motor starters, and general motor wiring.
  • Proficiency in motor testing, motor sizing, and advanced fault troubleshooting.
  • Skilled in motor starters - wye/delta starters, autotransformers, soft starts, part winding, vfd's.
  • Control Systems & Drives
  • Control wiring installation, repair, and troubleshooting.
  • Reading and interpreting wiring schematics.
  • Proficiency in Siemens, Allen-Bradley (AB), and ABB variable frequency drives (VFDs).
  • PLC wiring and troubleshooting, including communication protocols and communication troubleshooting.
  • Competence in low voltage controls and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
  • Testing & Reliability
  • Circuit testing, conductive testing, and high-voltage testing.
  • Overload and wire sizing calculations for safe system design.
  • Infrared scanning for preventive maintenance.
  • Skilled with diagnostic tools such as the Fluke II 900.
  • Expertise in fault locating, failure root cause analysis, and serving as a failure investigations resource.
  • Providing leadership in electrical reliability programs.


  • Field Electrical Work
  • Installation and maintenance of heat trace systems and lighting systems.
  • HV and MV cable terminations.
  • Conduit bending, wire pulling, and rigging for heavy electrical equipment.
  • Working with generators and related switching equipment.


Instrumentation
  • Transmitters & Measurement Devices
  • Pressure, level, temperature, flow, pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen (DO) transmitters.
  • Proficiency in calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Valves & Actuators
  • Analog valves and digital valves installation and tuning.
  • Expertise in gas valves and control systems related to burner operations.
  • Switches & Safety Devices
  • Pressure, temperature, flow, level, limit, and explosion-proof switches.
  • Advanced knowledge of safety interlocks and fail-safe systems.
  • Actuation Systems
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, troubleshooting and integration into automated systems.
  • Burner management systems commissioning, troubleshooting, and compliance.
  • Instrumentation Reliability
  • Preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure instrumentation integrity.
  • Skilled in tubing bending and installing for process instrumentation.


Systems, Software & Analytical Tools
  • Proficiency in SAP for maintenance management (CMMS) and PI Vision for process monitoring and data analysis.
    Integration of instrumentation with PLC and control systems for optimized plant performance.


Additional Competencies
  • Serve as an E&I Trainer, mentoring and developing junior technicians.
  • Knowledge in both electrical and instrumentation reliability programs.
  • Participate in failure investigations and provide technical expertise for root cause analysis.
  • Strict adherence to safety regulations, with professional competence in arc flash protection, lockout/tagout, and hazard analysis.


Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • 3+ years' experience in industrial Electrical & Instrumentation
  • Advanced knowledge of high, medium, and low voltage systems.
  • Proficiency with both electrical power distribution and process instrumentation systems in heavy industrial environments.
  • Demonstrated success in troubleshooting complex issues, leading reliability initiatives, and training others.
  • Strong analytical skills


Physical Requirements
  • Lift up to 55 lbs without assistance
  • Climb ladders (up to 15 ft) and multiple flights of stairs
  • Stand for up to 1 hour without sitting
  • Perform bending and twisting motions
  • Work flexible schedules and respond to on-call needs

Work Environment
  • Exposure to mechanical parts, vibration, airborne particles, and loud noise
  • Work in both industrial and office settings
  • Outdoor work in inclement weather, heat, humidity, and dust
  • Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, etc.)


Total Rewards
Starting pay of $91,041.60 annually + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Multiple Healthcare plan choices
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
  • Paid holidays & vacation
  • Floating days off
  • Parental leave for new parents
  • Employee resource groups
  • Learning & development programs
  • Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

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