Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

New Martinsville, WV (Ohio River Valley / Parkersburg–Marietta)

Position Type: Union (ICWU-C Local 566-C)
Schedule: Rotating Shift (including nights, weekends, and overtime as required)
Pay Rate:$42.43/Hour Plus 5% Bonus. Set per negotiated labor agreement

The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician is responsible for performing preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs on Process Control Technician (PCT) and Process Automation Technician (PAT) equipment. This includes instrumentation, electrical equipment, and analyzer systems critical to safe and reliable production operations.

This role requires strict adherence to safety procedures, maintenance standards, and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Follow all operational, safety, and regulatory procedures to ensure safe execution of maintenance activities

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on PCT/PAT instrumentation, electrical systems, and analyzer equipment according to established schedules

Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on process control and electrical systems to maintain reliable plant operations

Complete assigned corrective maintenance tasks during shift hours as needed

Provide timely feedback to supervisors, planners, engineers, and production personnel regarding equipment condition, maintenance effectiveness, and improvement opportunities

Share technical knowledge and experience with fellow technicians to support continuous improvement

Complete all required training and safety-related activities in a timely manner

Use, maintain, and care for tools and equipment in proper working condition

Prepare and submit accurate maintenance activity reports following completion of work

Maintain up-to-date maintenance documentation and records in accordance with maintenance management standards

High school diploma or vocational training in electrical and/or instrumentation and/or equivalent relevant work experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance

Successful completion of site‑specific written and practical assessments

Ability to work overtime as required

Ability to work independently on back shifts and weekends

Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Work performed in an industrial manufacturing environment

Exposure to electrical systems, instrumentation, and process equipment

Must adhere to all safety, PPE, and regulatory requirements