I&E Technician - Conway, NC

Typical Day

• Electrical Systems: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical equipment including motors, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, VFDs, lighting, and power distribution systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant process control systems including DCS, PLCs, HMIs, and associated I/O.
• Support control loop performance through testing, tuning, and optimization to improve process stability and reliability.
• Perform loop checks and instrument functional testing.
• Document calibration and maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Maintain control system backups, documentation, and configuration records as required.
• Provide technical support during abnormal operations and participate in control-related incident investigations.

Safety, Compliance & Reliability

• Perform all work in compliance with site safety policies, OSHA regulations, NFPA standards (including NFPA 70 and 70E), and PSM requirements.
• Follow permit systems including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hot Work, and Confined Space Entry.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment deficiencies, and reliability risks.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and EHS teams to support plant objectives.
• Communicate clearly during troubleshooting and system modifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, equipment status, and system changes.

Local Specific Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to heat, noise, and chemicals.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and lift up to 35 lbs.
• Willingness to work overtime, on-call assignments, nights, weekends, and plant outages as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred. 1–2 years’ experience as an I&E Technician in an industrial manufacturing environment; chemical or continuous process experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of: Industrial electrical systems Process instrumentation and calibration PLC/DCS-based control systems. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, and electrical drawings. Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and intrinsically safe systems.
• Preferred Qualifications: Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification. Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refinery, or specialty chemical operations. Experience with specific DCS/PLC platforms (e.g., Emerson, Honeywell, Rockwell, Siemens). Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP or Maximo. NFPA 70E electrical safety training or certification.

Benefits

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