Electrical - Instrumentation Technician (E / I Technician)

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical – Instrumentation Technician (E / I Technician)

Position Type : Direct Hire Pay Range : $30–$40 per hour Location : New Martinsville, WV (Chemical Manufacturing Facility) Industry : Petrochemicals & Fine Chemicals Schedule : Full-Time | 24 / 7 Plant Operations (Shift Work Required) Reports To : Maintenance / Reliability & Engineering Manager

Job Overview

The Electrical – Instrumentation Technician plays a critical role in supporting safe and efficient plant operations. This position is responsible for maintaining electrical systems, instrumentation, and control equipment across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems

Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate plant equipment to ensure reliability

Work within a planning and scheduling process using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment uptime and plant performance

Collaborate with the Maintenance & Reliability team to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

Qualifications

Proven experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within an industrial or chemical manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, and electrical equipment

Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24 / 7 plant operation

Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance planning processes

Commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence

Key Responsibilities

Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment

Execute planned and scheduled electrical / instrumentation maintenance activities to prevent equipment failures

Collaborate with operations teams and contractors to prioritize work and ensure efficient resource usage

Perform minor troubleshooting and corrective actions as directed

Utilize CMMS to log work, document repairs, and request parts or materials

Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities per site procedures

Adhere to all regulatory (PSM) and internal standards for electrical and instrumentation work

Coordinate efforts with other E / I Technicians and production personnel to support plant reliability

Qualifications & Skills

High School Diploma required (Vocational or Technical School preferred)

Certified Electrician in the state of West Virginia (required)

Experience in a petrochemical or chemical process plant maintenance role

Ability to interpret OEM manuals, technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Proficiency in CMMS platforms and related maintenance tools

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations

Experience using hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing / calibration equipment

Strong communication and troubleshooting abilities