Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Overview

Electrical & Instrumentation Tech
Full-time, Permanent
• One-site
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Location:

Gloster, MS

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

• Maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment at the production facility; perform routine maintenance of the facility’s electrical equipment
• Inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, and repair electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems
• Inspect meters, indicators, and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations
• Maintain functional knowledge of operations software and hardware
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections of control instrumentation
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures and correct them
• Complete work order cycles, perform work, confirm time, and enter equipment history
• Diagnose existing or potential trouble with plant electrical equipment
• Clean, lubricate, calibrate, and adjust equipment as conditions indicate
• Laye out, install, and place electrical equipment into service
• Perform housekeeping duties and keep designated areas free of safety hazards
• Multi-craft skill set is a plus; perform additional maintenance tasks as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical degree preferred
• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience
• Ability to work in a team or lone-working environment with minimal supervision
• Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production and minimize downtime
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); experience with Programmable Logic Controllers, Servo and Frequency Drives
• Professional attitude and ability to work well with others
• Commitment to a safe working environment and adherence to safety procedures
• Perform/coordinate good housekeeping in the facility
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with opportunities to advance
• Benefits starting day 1 and a 401K matching plan
• Supportive team environment with ongoing learning and growth
• 401K matching plan (starting from day one)
• Company bonus plan tied to overall performance, safety, and scorecard achievement

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge. Together, we make it happen.

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