Electrical & Instrument Technician (KUR)

Description

• Plan, layout, install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical wiring, conduit, control equipment, and instrumentation systems in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, and plant standards.
• Adjust, repair, and replace electrical, electronic, and pneumatic instruments, relays, and control components as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, GMP, housekeeping, safety, and environmental standards.
• Complete preventive maintenance and calibration documentation accurately and maintain current records in the control database.
• Provide ongoing technical support to production and maintenance personnel related to process control systems and instrumentation.
• Serve as first-call support for process control issues; collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to resolve control-related problems.
• Test, calibrate, and maintain a wide range of process instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters and switches.
• Verify circuit continuity and ensure the electrical compatibility and safety of components using instruments such as ohmmeters, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety rules and practices to maintain a strong safety culture.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and proper working order.
• Interface with engineering and operations teams to support process design, improvement projects, and control system modifications.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and associated automation and control systems.
• Interpret and update electrical and instrumentation drawings, blueprints, and schematics to reflect field changes and process improvements.
• Support site safety, quality, and environmental initiatives by actively participating in safety teams, corrective action reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Install, connect, and test electrical power and control circuits, panels, relays, switches, and protective devices using appropriate tools and testing equipment.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, including wiring practices, control loops, and power distribution.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining DCS, PLC, and process control systems.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and pass a pulmonary fit test for use of a full-face respirator with supplied air.
• Solid understanding of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and compliance standards related to electrical and instrumentation work.
• Familiar with various measurement technologies such as differential pressure, ultrasonic, radar, and float level instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to electrical and instrumentation work.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production or maintenance environment as an Instrumentation or Electrical Technician; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining a positive safety culture.
• Safety Training
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Skilled in calibration, loop checking, and functional testing of process instrumentation.
• Demonstrated experience with smart transmitters, HART communicators, Provox, mass and magnetic flow meters, radar level transmitters, and electronic calibration databases.
• State of WV Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent credentials (typically 8,000 hours of field experience and 700 hours of classroom training).
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; completion of a two-year technical degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or a related field preferred.
• Capable of working independently under minimal supervision and supporting on-call schedules for after-hours or weekend support as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Continuous Learning Environment
• Various Voluntary Policies Available
• Paid Vacation Time

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance