Instrumentation and Electrical Technician - Elma
Full Time $45.00 - $55.00 / hourJob Overview
Ascensus Specialties is a premier global leader in chemical manufacturing, and we are seeking a highly skilled Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Technician to join our Maintenance Team at our plant in Elma, WA. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and precision calibration of complex electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and automated systems across our facility.
In this role, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and precision calibration of complex electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and automated systems across our facility. We are looking for a self-motivated professional who excels in a high-autonomy environment; while you will have access to general oversight for exceptionally complex issues, you will be expected to operate with autonomy, taking full ownership of your assigned tasks.
If you are a safety-conscious technician who thrives on technical challenges and possesses a deep understanding of control logic and process instrumentation, we invite you to help us maintain our standard of operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Maintenance & Systems
- Systems Expertise: Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate plant instrumentation, electronics, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and power distribution equipment.
- Diagnostic & Repair: Dismantle, repair, and replace components in process equipment facility-wide; proactively detect and report equipment malfunctions or improper operations.
- Installation: Install and integrate new electrical or process control systems according to technical specifications.
- Technical Literacy: Interpret and work from complex technical manuals, schematics, P&IDs, and control logic (e.g., Ladder Logic, DeltaV).
Compliance & Documentation
- Precision Calibration: Perform and document inspections and calibrations for all ISO or IMP process instrumentation in production and utility areas.
- Records Management: Maintain accurate equipment records and update SOP and SAP files to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Safety & Environment: Execute all duties with a "safety-first" mindset, prioritizing the well-being of co-workers and minimizing environmental impact.
Operational Support
- Asset Management: Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in accordance with VPC (Value Plus Control) practices and facility standards.
- Shop Proficiency: Demonstrate mastery of hand and power tools, including precision instruments (micrometers), machining equipment (drill press), and industrial vehicles (forklift, skyjack).
- Teamwork: Act as a proactive team player when collaborating with co-workers both within and outside the maintenance department.
- Availability: Ability and willingness to respond to call-ins and work scheduled overtime to meet business demands.
- Other duties as assigned by the department supervisor or manager.
Supervision & Autonomy
- Level of Supervision: None. This role requires a high degree of self-direction and the ability to execute tasks independently.
- Oversight: General oversight and technical guidance are provided only for highly complex issues, major system overhauls, or specialized business needs.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Technical Training: A two-year technical degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, and/or Industrial Automation.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) field.
- Technical Proficiency: Proven ability to read and interpret control logic (e.g., Ladder, DeltaV), technical manuals, and complex schematics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry Experience: Direct experience working within a chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial processing environment.
- Advanced Systems: Familiarity with DCS, power distribution systems, and SAP/ISO documentation standards.
Physical Requirements & Availability
- Tools & Equipment: Mastery in the safe operation of hand/power tools and industrial equipment, including forklifts and skyjacks.
- Flexibility: Ability and willingness to respond to call-ins and work scheduled maintenance overtime to support 24/7 plant operations.