Electrician / Instrument Technician (E/I Service Mechanic)

Electrician / Instrument Technician (E/I Service Mechanic) Westlake, LA 70669 From $47.39 an hour

• Full-time From $47.39 an hour
• Full-time Position Overview The Electrician / Instrument Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical equipment, power distribution systems, instrumentation (electronic/pneumatic/hydraulic/analytical), motorized mechanical/pneumatic conveying equipment, and interfacing with automated DCS/PLC final control elements.

This role performs instrument calibrations per applicable Company's ISO procedures and documents calibrations routinely. Primary Responsibilities

• Perform all duties safely and proactively correct unsafe acts.
• Support and maintain, through attitude and efforts, Qemetica's commitment to its customers, ensuring work is completed in quality manner.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including wiring, conduit, lighting, switchgear, transformers, and motors (up to 480V).
• Troubleshoot high‑voltage equipment and power infrastructure (from 2300V up to 13.8kV nominal).
• Calibrate, inspect, maintain, and repair process instruments and control systems.
• Conduct loop checks, logic verification, and commissioning support.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems including I/O, networks, and logic faults.
• Record/document all calibration and maintenance data on appropriate forms to later be uploaded in

CMMS/SAP

by others.

• Provide expertise, advice, and support to other service mechanics unfamiliar with a job.
• Notify appropriate foreman/supervisor of problems with production or maintenance equipment or deviations from best practices.
• Report spills of any reportable substances to supervision.
• Redline/revise drawings to reflect as-found/as-left conditions in field.
• Label field devices/conduits/wire pairs, if missing.
• Maintain all assigned PPE/tools in satisfactory/acceptable condition. Qualifications
• Journeyman‑level Electrician and Instrument Technician.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to work safely without close supervision.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift 50 lbs, work indoors/outdoors.

• NFPA 70E, NETA II/III, ISA CCST, NCCER

  certifications (preferred).
• Electrician License (TX or LA) (preferred).
• Able to work without close supervision and perform jobs safely.
• Able to exchange verbal and written information with supervisors and other craftsmen. Key Skills
• Strong troubleshooting ability.
• Familiarity with Allen‑Bradley PLCs/VFDs and Foxboro DCS (preferred).
• Detail‑oriented calibration capability.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to safety, quality, and documentation.

Pay:

From $47.39 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person