Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Technician

Pharmaron

$72K — $114K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; electrical, instrumentation, or controls training preferred.
  • RI State Journeyman's electrician license is mandatory.
  • 10 years of industrial experience preferred; some experience may be offset by an apprentice program or technical degree.
  • Ability to read and understand P&IDs and loop diagrams; read and test PLC code.
  • Familiarity with CMMS like SAP, Oracle, or Maximo is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Execute preventive maintenance in a regulated, compliance-driven environment.
  • Calibrate process instruments, preferably using automated systems like Beamex.
  • Maintain knowledge of PLCs, DCS, and building automation systems such as DeltaV and Allen-Bradley.
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems, including switchgear, VFDs, UPS systems, and fire alarm systems.
  • Respond to on-call situations, addressing process and utilities issues promptly.
  • Manage workload effectively to ensure timely calibration and task completion.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching.
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays for work-life balance.
  • Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability Insurance coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources offered.
  • Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternal resources.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a global CRO/CDMO.
Full Job Description
Position: Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Technician

Hourly Range: $35.00 - $55.00

Location: Coventry, RI (On-site)

What You'll Do

As an Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of the equipment and systems that support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Working alongside Engineering, Facilities, and Manufacturing teams, you'll maintain and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems that keep production running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
  • PM execution in a highly proceduralized, compliance driven, regulated (cGMP) environment.
  • Demonstrated experience performing Calibrations of process instruments. A working knowledge of an automated calibration system (including database and calibrators) such as Beamex, is strongly desired.
  • Experienced with a good working knowledge of PLCs, DCS and building automation systems (BMS) and process control systems such as DeltaV and Allen-Bradley.
  • Demonstrated experience as an industrial electrician with a working knowledge of electrical systems and equipment such as switchgear, VFDs, UPS systems, emergency generators and fire alarm systems.
  • Experienced with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) such as SAP to document PM activities and review equipment history is highly desirable.
  • Rotate with other ICE technicians as the on-call ICE technician for call-ins for one week duration. Respond to the plant to troubleshoot and correct problems with process, utilities, or building systems.
  • Manage workload to perform calibrations and assigned tasks on time.

What We're Looking For
  • High school diploma or GED required, with advanced technical training desired in field of expertise, i.e. electrical, instrumentation and/or controls. RI State Journeyman's electrician license is required.
  • 10 years prior industrial experience is desired, but some experience may substituted by successful completion of a trade apprentice program or technical degree.
  • Ability to read and understand P&IDs and loop diagrams. Ability to read, understand and test PLC code.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office including outlook, MS-word, excel, etc.
  • Ability to read, understand and execute various facilities and manufacturing department Standard Operating Procedures in a highly regulated environment.
  • Possess an understanding of the change control process and the requirements for it.
  • Familiarity and experience documenting working in a computerized maintenance management system, such as Oracle, Maximo or SAP is desired.

Benefits: As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
  • Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
  • Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

How to Apply:

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

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