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I&E Technician

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An Instrumentation Technician carries out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of electronic equipment and process control and safety systems.

$74,551 / year median in Virginia

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Title:
I&E Technician Plant Address:
Richmond, VA area
Pay:
$43-48/hour (goes up to $51/hour)
  • 5-10% annual bonus
  • 401k w/ match
  • low cost healthcare premiums
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation can be offered on a case by case basis typically as a lump sum payment on your 1st or 2nd paycheck before taxes based on the size of the move. Please research and let me know what your move would cost you if needed.
Schedule:
Days Mon-Friday Why work here: Long standing company with a stable plant under contract for future viability. The plant is looking for motivated individuals that want to learn more than just the standard job and will provide training to do so.
Job Description:
The EI&C Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment at the power generation and utilities distribution facilities. This role supports safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations through inspection, calibration, testing, and installation work.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Maintain and repair instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, including inspections and calibrations. Troubleshoot and service systems such as DCS, PLCs, and turbine controls. Support electrical systems up to 12kV (motors, transformers, switches, wiring, and communications). Maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records in compliance with regulations. Monitor equipment, diagnose faults, and recommend performance improvements. Assist in maintaining safe chemical handling systems and utility distribution. Follow all safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and PPE use. Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams. Operate plant equipment such as forklifts, trucks, manlift and bucket trucks. Complete work orders and documentation in CMMS system. Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and external partners. Contribute to plant reliability and cost-effective operation.
Education/Experience/Background:
High School Diploma/GED is required. 2-5 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, or controls maintenance (power plant or industrial experience preferred). Familiarity with motors, pumps, turbines, generators, boilers, cooling towers, and emissions control systems. #ENG1