E&I Technician - 1st Class

As an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician - 1st Class, you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing facility operations by installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing electrical and instrumentation systems. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly contributes to the company's mission of preserving the environment for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and repair facility equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform electrical preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibration in compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies.
• Interpret and utilize technical documentation such as P&IDs, loop sheets, and motor schematics.
• Access and read PLC/DCS program control logic to diagnose and resolve issues independently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of steam plant systems and subsystems related to power generation, including turbine generator controls.
• Initiate and complete work orders, requisitions, and document critical information routinely.
• Respond to emergency repairs during off-hours and travel to other company facilities as needed for technical support.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities and assume additional responsibilities as required.
• Complete required corporate and plant training programs within prescribed timeframes.
• Use basic and precision measuring tools to perform maintenance tasks accurately.
• Follow standard safety procedures, address safety and environmental hazards, and report them promptly.
• Read and apply information from safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures, job hazard analyses, and maintenance manuals.
• Work overtime and rotating shifts during outages or as requested.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, anticipating and addressing potential or recurring problems.
• Operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, skid steers, and other mobile machinery.
• Assist with training and development of junior E&I technicians.
• Maintain a positive work environment and foster effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in industrial or power industry electrical and instrumentation maintenance, or at least 2 years’ experience as a 2nd class E&I Technician.
• Licenses as required to comply with state, environmental, or federal regulatory agencies.
• Proficient in using and maintaining hand tools and portable power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and control logic.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work overtime, rotating shifts, and respond to emergency repairs as needed.
• Physical ability to perform tasks including standing, walking, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, operating equipment, and accessing confined spaces.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, hard hats, safety shoes, and protective suits.