I&E Technician – Senior

Job Summary: The I&E Technician - Senior performs preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and electrical equipment, troubleshoots equipment problems, and completes unscheduled equipment repairs to support safe and efficient plant operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on electrical equipment (480 volts and below) and plant instrumentation.
• Calibrate instruments, test interlocks, troubleshoot instrument loops, and resolve electrical issues using tools such as pneumatic calibrators, RTD calibrators, multi-meters, meggers, communicators, and laptops for equipment communication.
• Read and interpret plant prints and documentation to resolve equipment problems.
• Install conduit, cable, tubing, and other necessary components to support equipment maintenance.
• Assist in determining root causes of equipment failures.
• Support the Maintenance Planner in developing accurate I&E work plans.
• Specify and order materials and parts needed for I&E work.
• Document all work performed, update procedures, work packages, and maintain accurate equipment records.
• Maintain portable measuring and test equipment, and electrical safety equipment according to established requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and safety procedures.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma required; degree or certification in an I&E-related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of I&E experience in an industrial processing or chemical plant environment.
• PLC experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley or Compaq PLC systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault isolation skills, attention to detail, and willingness to document work thoroughly.
• Ability to work on-call, including off-shifts, weekends, or holidays, as needed.
• Flexibility to perform physical tasks, including frequent walking, standing, climbing ladders/scaffolding, working in confined spaces, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong personal safety philosophy.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and work as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and foster positive relationships with coworkers and service providers.
• Willingness to learn and further develop technical skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely perform all essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, sit, walk, kneel, twist, climb stairs and ladders, and enter plant equipment for inspections or data collection.
• Communicate clearly by phone and in person.