Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

About the role

Solenis, a global provider of water and hygiene solutions, is hiring a Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation (E/I) Technician for its VFA plant in Suffolk. The technician maintains plant electrical equipment and process instrumentation so the plant can run safely and continuously. Before the plant is commissioned, the role supports testing, commissioning and startup alongside existing site technicians, plant support staff and contractors; after commissioning, it works closely with Operations, Engineering and Contractors. The first 1-2 years are on a Monday-Friday daytime schedule, then a rotating 12-hour shift.

Key responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, calibrate, configure, repair and replace electrical equipment and process instrumentation and control systems, using technical manuals, configuration documents and drawings
• Maintain equipment such as transmitters, control valves, I/O equipment, automated valves, motors, switchgear, motor control centers, lighting, switches, distribution equipment, transformers and special-purpose equipment
• Work safely according to company policies and keep equipment records, databases and drawings up to date
• Assist in commissioning and startup, help develop procedures, take part in training and walk down equipment after construction
• Recommend tools or methods that improve repair speed, safety or reliability
• Manage waste streams (hazardous, non-hazardous and recyclable) under RCRA and plant guidelines

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of electrical/instrumentation experience in an industrial plant, preferably chemical operations
• Full working knowledge of basic equipment associated with chemical processes
• Able to lift 55 pounds, work in confined spaces and at height, wear full PPE including encapsulated suits, and meet respiratory protection standards
• HAZWOPER training and membership on the site Emergency Response Team
• Basic math, ability to follow directions and communicate across departments

Required skills

• Skilled maintenance of electrical equipment and instrumentation
• Troubleshooting, equipment setup, instrument calibration and maintenance methods
• Familiarity with DeltaV DCS (a big plus)
• Thorough understanding of P&IDs, loop and electrical drawings
• PC use, Microsoft Office, and preferred SAP
• Prior preventive and predictive maintenance experience preferred

What we offer

• Compensation of $63,830 to $93,610 plus discretionary bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits
• Professional growth and development opportunities