Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Job Title: Electrical and Instrumentation Technician LocationWestville, NJPOSITION SUMMARYSeeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, calibrate, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner.RESPONSIBILITIES Summary: The basic function of the E&I Technician is to install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, calibrate, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner.Essential Responsibilities/Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.Assists with monitoring and maintaining facility equipment (with supervision) to ensure safe and efficient equipment and facility operation.Performs electrical preventive and repair maintenance procedures safely and professionally with adequate supervision in accordance with Federal and State Regulations, and Company Work Rules, Policies and Procedures.Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis by direction and with supervision/training.Responds and reports to work during off hours when emergency repairs are required with direct/remote assistance and/or supervision.Travels to other facilities with-in the Company when technical support is required.Takes proactive measures to address improvement opportunities.Performs lesser skilled duties when required or requested.Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.Identifies and effectively uses basic and precision measuring tools to calculate and determine lengths, surface areas, and volumes as necessary while performing maintenance tasks on a routine basis.Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety, and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately. Reads, understands, and applies information such as, lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Works overtime.Works rotating shifts during outages or if requested.Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicate clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and take appropriate action with supervision/training. Troubleshoots equipment, diagnose problems and repair with supervision/training.Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities required to properly identify and safely and effectively use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools on a routine basis while performing maintenance tasksDirect Reports: This job has no supervisory duties.REQUIREMENTSQualificationsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.Experience in the Industrial or Power Industry Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Field, or experience as an E&I Technician.Licenses required as necessary to comply with State, Environmental, and/or Federal regulatory agencies or if Electrician, licensed as necessary by State, Environmental, and/or Federal regulatory agencies.Work EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Noise in work environmentPhysical DemandStandSit for prolonged periods of timeWalkHandle tools, equipment, fine motor skillsReach with hands and armsClimb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feetStoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawlAscend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situationsLift 50 lbs.Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfacesClose vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, corrected or otherwiseOperate a 1.5-inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fireOperate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable unitsAccess confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manwaysPPE RequirementsWork in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:Negative pressure respiratorPositive pressure respiratorSelf-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)HardhatApproved safety shoesEye protectionRubber suit and glovesChemical resistant suitHeat resistant outerwearFlame resistant outerwearApproved hearing protectionGlovesSafety harness

Created: 2024-10-19