I and E Technician

About the role

Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry, producing solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, and offers industry-leading Custom Manufacturing services. The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician supports safe and efficient plant operations by ensuring electrical and control systems operate in accordance with company standards, applicable codes, and safety regulations. This position serves as a shared resource working across two facilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently install, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair instrumentation, electrical, analyzer, valves, and control system equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Maintain motors, motor control centers (MCCs), power distribution equipment, switches, transformers, relays, and associated electrical systems.
• Support others with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and associated communication networks.
• Support contractors, vendors, and obtain quotes on replacements.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Install control wiring systems.
• Ensure all work complies with company procedures, safety standards, environmental regulations, and applicable electrical codes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel to optimize equipment reliability and performance.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 emergency response and troubleshooting support for instrumentation, electrical, analyzer, and control system failures.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in industrial environments.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Vocational/Trade School training, associate degree, or vocational certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.

Skills

• Eligible to obtain a TWIC card.
• Electrical and instrumentation maintenance practices.
• Calibration and testing of instrumentation.
• Electrical distribution systems and motor controls.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to support other local sites.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long periods of time, up to 12 hours per day.
• Sitting: Working from a seated position for up to 12 hours per day.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms multiple times per day.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to move objects.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently in order to draw, haul, or tug objects.
• Lifting: Raising objects up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds consistently from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
• Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100°F for periods of more than one hour.
• Vibration: Exposure to movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Hazards: Includes proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for tasks as required (FRC uniform, hard hat, safety toe work boots, respiratory protection, safety glasses, chemical goggles, face shield, gloves, etc.).
• Operate/drive utility vehicle.