Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer

Role Responsibilities

• Directs, leads, and participates in the maintenance, calibration, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots, and assists in the repair of plant instrumentation, including transmitters, analyzers, control valves, switches, and relays.
• Responsible for inspection, repair, installation, and removal of generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, communication systems, and batteries.
• Oversees work with Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and Allen-Bradley Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and automation systems, including PLCs and DCS platforms.
• Ownership over accurate records, logs, drawings, and documentation for instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Collaborates with production teams to prioritize maintenance activities based on operational needs and deployment of resources to the highest priority activities.
• Plans and supports installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment.
• Aids other technical staff and management with testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Promotes and adheres to all safety standards while fostering a strong safety culture.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
• Serves as backup to the Maintenance Supervisor as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Completion of an Instrumentation or Electrical Technician program
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a technician in a related industry
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and schematics
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code) classifications and Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and industrial best practices
• Valid State Electrical License

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an I&E Technician, Lead or Supervisor
• Associate degree in instrumentation, controls, or electrical technology
• Advanced PLC programming experience across multiple platforms
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with a methodical approach to problem-solving
• Previous experience as a supervisor or lead
• Previous experience in a unionized environment
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including on-call weekends as required
• Strong adaptability in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Ability to meet the physical requirements and working conditions of the site including the utilization of all required PPE